Craving irresistible sticky spare ribs? Discover this easy, Chinese-inspired recipe packed with bold flavors and a mouthwatering glaze.

Chinese-inspired spare ribs is a delicious dish jam-packed with a variety of different flavors and textures. You get the complexity of flavors from the Chinese five-spice mix, dark soy sauce, and richness from brown sugar and honey. This dish is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, whether it is lunch or a dinner date, this dish will never disappoint-trust me so delicious! So, what are you waiting for? Indulge in the flavors of these delicious sticky Chinese-inspired spare ribs, and try them now!

What will you need?

If you think making Chinese-inspired spare ribs needs a long list of ingredients, you are probably right! But here is the good news! The ingredients are pretty basic and are always available in your kitchen pantry. And if not, you can easily get them at any grocery store. Here is everything you need for this delicious recipe.

• Pork Rib Tips: The hero of the show is the pork ribs. You can find these easily—just visit your favorite butcher and get high-quality, delicious pork ribs for this recipe. Although I prefer fresh meat, you can also use frozen ribs. However, make sure to thaw them thoroughly before cooking for the best results.

• Garlic and ginger: Ginger and garlic are essential ingredients in many Chinese-style dishes. They add depth of flavor and set the foundation for the other flavors.

• Green onions: Green onions not only add color but also contribute a distinct flavor to the dish.

• Seasonings: For seasoning, salt and black pepper are all you need. If you want to add a bit of heat and spice things up, throw in some red chili flakes.

• Soy sauce: I love to use dark soy sauce for this recipe. It not only adds a dark color but also gives the dish depth and umami flavor.

• Five-spice powder: This traditional Chinese spice mix is key to the flavor profile. While you can buy a pre-made blend at any Asian grocery store, you can also make your own. It's made from five main spices: fennel seeds, cinnamon stick, star anise, whole cloves, and Sichuan peppercorns. Simply grind them together to make your own mix. You can store it in an airtight jar in your spice cabinet!

• Honey: Honey adds sweetness and stickiness to the ribs, making it an essential ingredient.

• White wine vinegar: White wine vinegar has multiple uses. You can use it to rinse the ribs and also to deglaze the pan. Most importantly, it adds a subtle sourness that balances the other flavors.

• Brown sugar: Adding honey may seem like enough, but for a rich, caramel-like sweetness with extra stickiness, brown sugar really takes the dish to the next level.

• Chicken stock: To add in more flavor, you can add chicken stock. You can use vegetable stock as well.

• Garnish : Finish the ribs off with chopped Scallions and chili pepper as a garnish.

Helpful for delicious spare ribs:

• Washing: Washing ribs with vinegar ensures it is free from any unwanted contamination. So, do not skip it.

• Freezing: If you are using frozen ribs, wait for them to thaw completely before cooking them.

• Buying: When buying ribs, ask the butcher to remove the silver skin or membrane from the ribs for your convenience.

• Flavor: You can adjust the sweetness or spiciness of the dish according to your liking.

What to serve with spare ribs?

• Rice: A traditional way to serve any Chinese-inspired dish is to serve it with rice.

• Noodles: Noodles go well with anything, and the same goes with the ribs.

• Roasted vegetables: Herb-roasted vegetables are a perfect complement to any dish.

• Mashed potatoes: Classic creamy mashed potatoes along with Chinese pork ribs is an exciting fusion.

• Salad: Bring in the freshness of tropical fruits and fresh vegetables by serving pork ribs alongside a salad.