Morimoto Asia’s Hoisin Sticky Spare Ribs Recipe For ‘Cook Something Bold Day’ Nov. 8

There are more food holidays than we can count, but this one – Cook Something Bold Day – is the perfect opportunity to share one of our favorite new recipes from Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort.

A day designed to encourage us to cook something bold and daring, this recipe takes a little time, but you’ll be rewarded with these messy, savory ribs. Once we tossed in the sauce, we ended with a quick broil for an extra-crispy finish.

Morimoto Asia Hoisin Chili Sticky Spare Ribs

Pork Rib Braise
Full rack spare ribs, about 16 ribs
White onion, roughly chopped 
1/2 cup freshly chopped ginger
1/4 cup freshly chopped garlic
1/4 cup cooking wine
2 tablespoons canola oil 
1 cup tamarind paste

Hoisin Chili Sauce
1/2 cup hoisin
1 1/2 cups sweet chili sauce
1/4 cup rice Vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Frying and Garnish
Oil for frying
2 cups of cornstarch
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro

For ribs:             

1. Preheat oven to 250°F. Place ribs in baking pan and add onion, ginger, garlic, cooking wine and oil. Cover with water, then gently stir in tamarind paste.
2. Cover with foil and bake 3 ½ hours or until meat easily pulls away from the bone.
3. Remove from oven and cool in braising liquid until cool enough to handle. Slice into individual ribs.

For sauce:

Whisk together ingredients in a mixing bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.

To fry:

1. Heat oil to 350°F.
2. Lightly coat each rib in cornstarch and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Place on a wire rack to drain and cool slightly. 

To serve:

Toss with hoisin chili sauce, topped with cilantro and serve immediately. (We put them back under the broiler for a few minutes to get extra crisp.)