Asian Pressure Cooker Short Ribs with Hoisin and Ginger Recipe
Tender and flavorful Asian-style short ribs cooked quickly in a pressure cooker, infused with a rich blend of hoisin, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and spices for a deliciously comforting meal perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 2-inch piece ginger, peeled, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds, and smashed
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 4 scallions, white parts chopped coarse, green parts sliced thin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 6 8-ounce boneless beef short ribs, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
Instructions
- Build flavor: Heat vegetable oil in the pressure-cooker pot over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and smashed ginger slices, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add sauce and aromatics: Stir in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, dry sherry, chopped white parts of the scallions, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Add beef: Place the trimmed boneless beef short ribs into the pot, ensuring they are coated with the sauce mixture.
- Pressure cook: Lock the pressure-cooker lid in place. Bring the pot to high pressure over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low to maintain high pressure. Cook for 35 minutes.
- Natural pressure release: Remove the pot from heat and allow pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes. After that, carefully quick release any remaining pressure and remove the lid, avoiding steam burns.
- Rest the ribs: Transfer the short ribs to a serving platter and tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let them rest while you finish the sauce.
- Finish the sauce: Strain the cooking liquid into a fat separator and let it sit for 5 minutes to separate the fat. Pour the defatted sauce into a small bowl.
- Serve: Stir the sliced green parts of scallions and minced fresh cilantro into the sauce. Serve this flavorful sauce alongside the short ribs.
Notes
- Use boneless short ribs for faster, even cooking; bone-in ribs require longer cooking times.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to control heat level according to your preference.
- Allowing the pressure to release naturally helps keep the meat tender and juicy.
- Defatting the sauce enhances the flavor without excess greasiness.
- Serve with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
