Hawaiian · intermediate
Hawaiian Char Siu Style Beef Rib Skillet
Thinly cut flanken beef short ribs seared and caramelized in a rich five-spice, honey, and hoisin glaze capturing local island barbecue flavors.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 20 min
- SERVES
- 4
Good things
start in the kitchen.
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
In a small bowl, whisk hoisin sauce, honey, soy sauce, Chinese five-spice powder, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth.
- 02
Pat the beef short ribs dry with paper towels to ensure good searing.
- 03
Heat a heavy cast-iron skillet over high heat for 3 minutes until smoking.
- 04
Place ribs in the skillet in a single layer without crowding, searing 3 minutes per side until well browned and slightly crisp on edges.
- 05
Reduce heat to medium-low, pour the prepared sauce evenly over the beef short ribs in the skillet.
- 06
Turn ribs continuously for 2 to 3 minutes until sauce thickens, bubbles, and clings as a dark shiny glaze.
- 07
Remove ribs from skillet onto a warm platter, pour remaining pan sauce over top, and garnish with sliced green onions.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Glaze Caramelization
Basting seared proteins in a sugar-rich sauce over reduced heat until the liquids evaporate into a sticky coat.
Notes from the kitchen
- Use flanken-style short ribs cut across the bone so they cook through quickly over high heat without becoming tough.
- Watch the heat closely after adding the sauce to avoid burning the natural sugars in the honey.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Hawaiian; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.