Char siu spare ribs

Step 1

Combine sugar, salt, five-spice powder and garlic powder in a bowl. Add pork ribs and turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight to cure.

Step 2

The next day, for the marinade, place all ingredients in a food processor and whiz until smooth. Pour over cured pork and turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for a further 4 hours or overnight.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 220°C. Remove pork from fridge and wipe off most of the marinade. Transfer pork to a wire rack set in a deep roasting pan, then pour in enough water to fill pan one-third full (do not let water touch pork).

Step 4

Roast, turning halfway, for 50 minutes or until tender and edges of ribs are caramelised.

Step 5

Glaze ribs with honey and scatter with sesame seeds to serve.