Yields Makes: 4 to 5 servings
Notes: Have the ribs sawed into pieces at the market. Serve ribs and juices with hot cooked jasmine rice.

How to Make It

Step 1
1

Peel ginger and cut into matchsticks 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick and 2 to 3 inches long (you should have 1 1/3 cups).

Step 2
2

Rinse ribs, drain, and lay in a single layer in a 12- by 16-inch casserole at least 2 inches deep (5 to 6 qt.). Evenly distribute ginger, onions, and pineapple over and around meat. Mix 1 cup water with 1/3 cup soy sauce and add to casserole. Cover tightly with foil.

Step 3
3

Bake in a 375° oven until meat is very tender when pierced, 2 3/4 to 3 hours; halfway through baking, turn ribs in sauce and, if necessary, add water to bring liquid level up to 3/4 inch.

Step 4
4

Uncover ribs and bake until browned, about 10 minutes. Skim fat from juices and discard. Scatter sliced mint over meat; garnish with mint sprigs. Add soy sauce to taste.

Ingredients

  About 6 ounces fresh ginger
 4 to 4 1/2 pounds lean beef short ribs, fat trimmed, cut into 3- to 4-inch pieces (see notes)
 2 cups finely chopped onions
 1 cup finely chopped pineapple, fresh or canned unsweetened, drained
  About 1/3 cup soy sauce
 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
  Mint sprigs

Directions

Step 1
1

Peel ginger and cut into matchsticks 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick and 2 to 3 inches long (you should have 1 1/3 cups).

Step 2
2

Rinse ribs, drain, and lay in a single layer in a 12- by 16-inch casserole at least 2 inches deep (5 to 6 qt.). Evenly distribute ginger, onions, and pineapple over and around meat. Mix 1 cup water with 1/3 cup soy sauce and add to casserole. Cover tightly with foil.

Step 3
3

Bake in a 375° oven until meat is very tender when pierced, 2 3/4 to 3 hours; halfway through baking, turn ribs in sauce and, if necessary, add water to bring liquid level up to 3/4 inch.

Step 4
4

Uncover ribs and bake until browned, about 10 minutes. Skim fat from juices and discard. Scatter sliced mint over meat; garnish with mint sprigs. Add soy sauce to taste.

Ginger Short Ribs

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