Chinese Braised Spare Ribs

Ingredients

• 1 pound pork spareribs , cut into 3 inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 piece fresh ginger root , 1 inch
• 5 greens onions cut into 2-inch pieces
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 cups water
• 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon rice wine
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add the spareribs, and cook uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Stir in the ginger, green onions, and cinnamon; cook and stir until fragrant. Stir in the spareribs and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in the water, soy sauce, sugar, and rice wine. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer until the spareribs are tender, about 1 hour.