Tea-Spiced Beef Short Ribs
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Tea-Spiced Beef Short Ribs Ingredients RUB 1 tablespoon Lapsang Souchong tea (from 3 tea bags) 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper RIBS 8 beef short ribs (about 5 pounds) Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup vegetable oil 3 medium onions, chopped 8 garlic cloves, minced Four 1/4-inch-thick slices fresh ginger 1 bottle (750 ml) Riesling, such as a Spätlese 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 bay leaf About 1 quart of water White rice, for serving Directions In a small bowl, mix all of the ingredients. Season the ribs with salt and pepper and rub them all over with the spice rub. In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil until shimmering. Add half of the ribs and cook over moderately high heat until deeply browned on both sides, about 6 minutes total. Transfer to a large plate. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the casserole and sear the remainin