Sticky Honey Garlic Ribs with Sesame Seeds Recipe

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 2 hrs
Rest Time 10 mins
Total Time 2 hrs 30 mins
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking Temp: 160  C
Servings: 4
Best Season: All Seasons
Description

Sticky Honey Garlic Ribs with Sesame Seeds are tender, juicy, and coated in a sweet, savory, and garlicky glaze that caramelizes beautifully. Finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, these ribs are perfect for family dinners, parties, or weekend gatherings. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures fall-off-the-bone meat with a glossy, sticky finish that will leave everyone wanting more.

Ingredients
    For the Ribs
  • 1.5–2 kg beef ribs (or lamb ribs)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • For the Honey Garlic Glaze
  • 0.5 cup honey (runny)
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 6 cloves garlic (finely minced or grated)
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
  • 0.5 tsp red chili flakes (optional, for heat)
  • 2 tbsp water + 1 tsp cornstarch (slurry, for thickening if needed)
    • For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds (toasted)
  • 2 stalks green onions (sliced thinly)
Instructions
    Prepare and Season the Ribs
  1. 1
    Rub ribs with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and olive oil. This helps lock in flavor and gives them a smoky, savory base before glazing. Let them rest for 15 minutes while preheating the oven.
    2. Slow Roast the Ribs
  2. 2
    Preheat oven to 160°C. Place seasoned ribs on a lined baking tray, cover with foil, and roast for 2 hours. This low-and-slow method ensures tender, juicy meat that falls off the bone.
    3. Make the Honey Garlic Glaze
  3. 3
    While ribs are roasting, prepare the glaze. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. If you want a stickier glaze, add the cornstarch slurry and simmer 1–2 more minutes until glossy.
    4. Glaze and Caramelize
  4. 4
    Remove ribs from the oven. Increase oven temperature to 220°C. Brush ribs generously with the honey garlic glaze. Return to the oven uncovered for 10–15 minutes until the glaze caramelizes and ribs are sticky and golden.
    5. Rest and Garnish
  5. 5
    Let ribs rest for 10 minutes after removing from the oven. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Note

Meat Options: Beef or lamb ribs work best for a halal-friendly recipe. If using chicken wings or drumsticks, reduce roasting time to 45–50 minutes.

Make Ahead: You can roast the ribs ahead, store in the fridge, and glaze them right before serving.

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.

Spicy Kick: Add more chili flakes or a dash of sriracha to the glaze for extra heat.

Keywords: sticky ribs, honey garlic ribs, sesame ribs, glazed beef ribs
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