Chinese BBQ Ribs (叉烧排骨)
Richly seasoned and perfectly roasted, Chinese BBQ ribs are an easy and tasty way to cook pork ribs. Both oven-roasting and air-frying methods are included.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 45 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 racks pork ribs (each rack measures about 1.5 lbs (680g) )
- 6 tablespoon char siu sauce (or hoisin sauce (see note 1))
- 2 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (or fine garlic paste)
- 1 teaspoon ground chili (see note 2)
- Red food coloring (optional)
- 1 thumb-sized ginger (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon honey (or syrup)
Instructions
- 1
Marinate
- 2
Lay each rack of ribs on a piece of aluminium foil (big enough to wrap around the ribs. Use two layers if the foil is very thin). Tear off the membrane from the back of the ribs.
- 3
In a bowl, mix char siu sauce, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, five-spice powder, garlic powder, ground chili, and food coloring (if using) until well combined.
- 4
Generously brush the mixture over both sides of the ribs. Then place sliced ginger over the top of the ribs. Wrap each rack tightly with the foil.
- 5
Leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours (Do not exceed 24 hours). Bring them back to room temperature 1 hour before you start the roasting process.
- 6
Option 1: Oven-Roasting
- 7
Preheat the oven to 410°F (210°C/Fan 190°C/Gas 6).
- 8
Take the ribs out of the foil (discard the ginger) and place them onto a wire rack that sits inside a roasting tray. Add some hot water to the tray (make sure it doesn’t touch the ribs).
- 9
Place the tray into the oven. Leave to roast for 35 minutes (add more water if when it dries out).
- 10
Take out and brush a layer of honey over the topside of the ribs. Put the tray back into the oven (add more water if necessary).
- 11
Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C/Fan 200°C/Gas 7). Roast for a further 10 minutes or so until the ribs char a little on the edge.
- 12
Option 2: Air-Frying
- 13
Preheat the air-fryer at 390°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- 14
Place the marinated ribs (discard the ginger) over the crisper tray without overlapping. Cook for 10 minutes.
- 15
Brush honey over the top side of the ribs. Cook 2 more minutes until the ribs char a little.
- 16
Rest & serve
- 17
Allow the ribs to rest for 10 minutes. Separate each rib with a sharp knife and serve immediately.