Ingredients

  • 3 3/4 pounds beef short ribs, cut in 1/2-inch slices with bones
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 3 tablespoons plum sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon pureed garlic
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 bunch cilantro, stems trimmed and roughly chopped
  • 1 bunch scallions, finely chopped

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Season ribs with salt and pepper.
  • Lay across a rack in a roasting pan or baking sheet and bake 10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine water, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.
  • Brush over top side of ribs and bake an additional 10 minutes.
  • Turn, brush again, and bake 10 minutes more.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Combine marinade ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Add roasted ribs and toss to coat.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate a minimum of 4 hours or as long as 24.
  • Preheat grill or broiler.
  • Grill ribs for 2 minutes per side and serve immediately.