Five Spice Flavored Spareribs

Five Spice Flavored Spareribs

1 lb. pork spareribs
1 T. fresh ginger, chopped
3 1/2 T. soy sauce
1 tsp. rice wine
2 c. vegetable oil, for deep-frying
3 fennel seeds
2 1/2 T. sugar
5 tsp. rice vinegar
1/4 tsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. salt, or to taste
1/2 oz. scallions, chopped

Wash the spareribs, and chop into 1 1/4" long
pieces. Soak in cold water to cover, for 5 mins.
Remove, and drain. Marinate in a little soy sauce,
for 15 mins. Drain, dry well, and rub with sugar,
and set aside.

Heat the oil in a wok to about 350, or until a piece of
scallion green or ginger sizzles, and moves around
quickly, when tossed into the oil. Add the spareribs,
and deep-fry until golden brown. Remove, drain, and
set aside. Pour the oil out of the wok, leaving
only enough to cover the bottom.

Reheat the wok, and add the scallions, ginger, and
spareribs. Add the rice wine, fennel seeds, brown
sugar, vinegar, salt and the remaining soy sauce.
Stir fry about 30 secs. Turn the heat to low, and
simmer until the sauce thickens, and the meat falls
from the bones. Remove, and serve.