Recipe - Deep-Fried Short Ribs Of Beef

1 One half pound Beef short ribs
1 Scallion stalk
2 sl Fresh ginger root
1 Clove garlic
1 Clove star anise
1 tablespoon Soy sauce
1 teaspoon Sugar
1 teaspoon Salt
3 dr Sesame oil; more or less
Water to cover
1 Egg
3 tablespoon Cornstarch

1. With a cleaver, chop ribs in 1 by 2inch sections. Place in a saucepan.

2. Cut scallion stalk in two; slice ginger root; crush garlic. Add to pan
along with star anise, soy sauce, sugar, salt and sesame oil.

3. Add cold water to cover and bring to a boil. Thell simmer, covered, 45
minutes to 1 hour. Drain, reserving liquid. Let ribs cool.

4. Beat egg lightly and blend with cornstarch to a smooth batter. Thin
slightly with reserved beef stock. Dip ribs in batter to coat.

5. Meanwhile, heat oil to smoking. Add ribs, several at a time, and
deepfry until golden. Drain on paper toweling and serve.

From The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook, ISBN 0517658704. Downloaded
from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, http://www.erols.com/hosey.