Sticky NOTES

Embrace the aroma of Indonesian-style beef ribs and rice noodles with ABC Sweet Soy Sauce Kecap Manis.

STICKY BEEF RIBS WITH NOODLES SERVES 4-6

Begin this recipe 1 day ahead.

2/3 cup (165ml) ABC Sweet Soy Sauce Kecap Manis

½ cup (150g) ABC Original Chilli Sauce Sambal Asli, plus extra to serve

5 garlic cloves, bruised

4 star anise

3 lemongrass stalks, white part finely chopped, green part bruised

2kg beef short ribs

400g fresh flat rice noodles (from Asian food shops – substitute cooked dried rice noodles)

1 bunch garlic chives, finely sliced

2 tsp sesame oil

Thinly sliced red chilli and coriander leaves, to serve

Combine kecap manis, chilli sauce, garlic, star anise and lemongrass in a large, deep roasting pan. Add beef and toss to coat. Chill overnight to marinate. The next day, preheat oven to 150°C. Turn beef flesh-side down. Add 2 cups (500ml) of water, cover with baking paper, then enclose tightly with foil. Transfer to oven and cook for 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours, or until meat is tender and falls easily from bone. Remove foil and paper, increase oven to 200°C and cook, basting with sauce every 10 minutes, for a further 30 minutes or until ribs are sticky.

Prepare rice noodles according to packet instructions. Add garlic chives and sesame oil, mix well. Place noodles on large platter and top with beef ribs and sauce. Scatter over chilli and coriander. Serve with extra chilli sauce.