Spareribs with Sesame Seeds

1 kg pork spareribs cut into 3 cm pieces

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

2tablespoons oil

2 spring onions finely chopped

4 cm ginger, grated

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

2 tablespoons caster sugar

2 tablespoons wine

1 tablespoon soy sauce

2 teaspoons sesame oil

315ml hot water

2 teaspoons cornflour

Dry roast the sesame seeds in a frying pan.

Heat oil in a heavy-based frying-pan, brown the spareribs, turning frequently on high heat till

golden brown. Drain any excess oil.

Add half the sesame seeds, spring onions,ginger, garlic, sugar, wine, soy sauce, sesame oil and

water;stir well to coat the ribs.

Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for about 50 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Combine cornflour with a little cold water and mix to a smooth paste. Add to the pan, stirring

constantly, until the mixture thickens.

Sprinkle the extra sesame seeds.