RIBS WITH ORANGE-GINGER GLAZE

Ribs with Orange-Ginger Glaze image

Yield 2 Main-course or 4 Appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds pork spareribs, separated into ribs, cut into 2-inch lengths
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons soy sauce
5 quarter-size slices fresh ginger
4 green onions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 pieces star anise
1/2 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup sugar
4 teaspoons chopped orange peel
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

Combine ribs, 1/4 cup soy sauce, sliced ginger, green onions and star anise in Dutch oven. Cover ribs with water. Simmer until ribs are cooked through, about 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature in cooking liquid. Drain ribs. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
Whisk broth, sugar, orange peel, minced ginger, garlic and 3 tablespoons soy sauce in bowl. Heat oil in wok or large skillet over high heat. Add ribs and broth mixture. Stir-fry until liquid is reduced to glaze, about 5 minutes.