Lost Dishes: Billie-Jean - Mahogany Glazed Spare Ribs

Billie-Jean: Mahogany Glazed Spare Ribs

Billie-Jean's menu was a combination of executive chef Ny Vongsaly's Asian influences and Zoe Robinson's favorite Mediterranean flavors. Mahogany glazed spare ribs were a holdover from the menus at both the original Cafe Zoe in Lafayette Square and Zoe Pan-Asian Cafe.


Cook until caramelized	Mahogany Glazed Spare Ribs

Source: Food52, August 22, 2018

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 whole rack of baby back ribs
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup dark sweet soy sauce
1/4 cup chili paste
1/4 cup sesame oil
2 Tbsp ginger

Preparation

Wash and clean the ribs with colder water.

Place in a large stock pot and cover with water. Cut the rack in half if the pot is too small.

Bring water to a boil and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until the meat pulls away from the bone.

Strain and cool the ribs.

Mix all remaining ingredients in a sauce pan and bring to a boil.

Slice ribs into individual portions.

Combine the ribs into sauce pan. Toss the ribs to cover with sauce. Cook until caramelized (5-7 minutes).

Remove from pan and garnish with fresh scallions.