Vietnamese Sesame Spareribs Recipe

Name: Vietnamese Sesame Spareribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs pork spareribs, the little ones; 2 scallions, finely sliced; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional because I have been out of these and they are scrumptious without them too); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon flour; 1 teaspoon sugar; sweet and sour sauce ingredients; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons lime juice or 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 cup warm water; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 1/2 teaspoon ground red chili pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs pork spareribs, the little ones
2 scallions, finely sliced
2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional because I have been out of these and they are scrumptious without them too)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon flour
1 teaspoon sugar
sweet and sour sauce ingredients
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice or 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup warm water
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground red chili pepper

1
In large bowl, mix scallions, sesame seeds, salt, fish sauce, honey, flour and sugar. Marinate in mixture overnight -- or for 24 hours, it makes a difference! You can marinate for 15 minutes, but I noticed the flavors are amazing when marinated for longer.
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Preheat oven at 350u00b0F
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Bake spareribs for 20 minutes, turning occasionally. Turn oven to broil and broil ribs for 5 minutes, turning frequently. Serve with sweet and sour sauce. The fish sauce will smell kinda strong and weird while cooking -- don't worry it doesn't taste that way.
4
Sweet and sour sauce:
5
In bowl, mix garlic, sugar, citrus juice, water and fish sauce until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in chili pepper.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs pork spareribs, the little ones, 2 scallions, finely sliced, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional because I have been out of these and they are scrumptious without them too), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese Sesame Spareribs falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vietnamese Sesame Spareribs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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