Grilled Spareribs
Origin: Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
Source: Yuan Mei 袁枚, 1792
Ingredients
- spareribs (rib section)
- scallion
- vinegar
- soy sauce (醬 / jiang — fermented bean paste or sauce)
Instructions
- Select spareribs from the rib section, choosing pieces where the lean meat and fat are balanced in equal proportion.
- Remove the central straight bone running through the middle, and replace it with a scallion.
- Grill the ribs. While cooking, brush frequently with a mixture of vinegar and soy sauce (醬).
- Take care not to allow them to become too dry.