Oriental short rib barbecue

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupGreen onions, thinly sliced
tablespoonToasted sesame seeds, crushed
1cupEach soy sauce and water
1tablespoonEach minced garlic and grated fresh ginger
¼cupDark roasted sesame oil
tablespoonBrown sugar, packed
½teaspoonRed pepper, ground
teaspoonRed pepper pods, crushed
4Ibs beef short ribs, * well trimmed

Directions

Combine green onions, soy sauce, water, sesame oil, brown sugar, sesame seeds, garlic, ginger, red pepper and red pepper pods. Place short ribs in a plastic bag; add marinade, turning to coat. Close bag securely, and marinate in refrigerator 4-6 hours (or overnight, if desired), turning occasionally. Remove ribs from marinade; reserve marinade. Place ribs on grid over medium coals, cover. Grill 10-12 minutes, turning once and brushing with marinade before serving.

Makes 12 servings.

*Short ribs can be ordered from retailers. They are cut ⅜- to ½ inch thick. Each has three cross-cut rib bones.

From the files of Al Rice, North Pole Alaska. Feb 1994