Szechwan Spareribs

• about 1 1/2 lb. pork spareribs, cut Chinese style into 1 1/2-inch lengths
• 3 Tbsp. salad oil
• 1/3 c. water
• 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
• Cooking Sauce (recipe follows)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
• 1 tsp. minced fresh ginger
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 1 green pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch sq.

1. Trim and discard excess fat from ribs; cut between bones into individual pieces.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a wide frying pan over high heat.
3. Add ribs and cook, stirring often, until browned (about 4 minutes).
4. Remove from pan from heat and let cool briefly.
5. Add water and soy and return pan to low heat; cover and simmer until ribs are fork-tender (about 30 minutes).
6. Meanwhile, prepare cooking sauce and set aside.

pork spareribs, salad oil, water, soy sauce, cooking sauce, garlic, fresh ginger, red pepper, green pepper

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=558090 (may not work)