23 style star anise and soy Recipes

pork spareribs trimmed st. louis-style , membrane removed, cut in half across the bone, mushroom soy sauce *, or regular soy sauce plus 1 1/2 tbsp. molasses, shaoxing rice wine * or dry sherry, chinese five-spice powder, star anise pods, coarsely chopped unpeeled fresh ginger, sugar, reduced-sodium soy sauce, chinese red vinegar * or unseasoned rice vinegar, thai or vietnamese fish sauce, vegetable oil for deep-frying , plus 1/4 cup oil for cooking in wok, cornstarch, minced garlic, thai basil leaves * or small regular basil leaves, plus a few basil sprigs

water, thick) bone-in beef shanks, peanut oil or canola oil, chopped white onion, minced peeled fresh ginger, garlic cloves, chopped, water, chile garlic sauce, black bean garlic sauce (such as lee kum kee), sichuan peppercorns, star anise, sliced green onions, divided, brown sugar, lower-sodium soy sauce, tomatoes, chopped, baby bok choy , cut in half lengthwise, fresh chinese-style wheat noodles, chopped fresh cilantro