The unique flavour of coffee brings out a bittersweet after-taste in food, so here we have a chef from the Royal Park Hotel explaining how to infuse fresh short ribs with a hint of coffee for a layered taste in The Loving Home Kitchen. Christmas is around the corner, so maybe you can surprise your family with a delicious meal of hotel cuisine.
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Ingredients (serves two) |
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| Short ribs | 2kg |
| Bacon (chopped) | 63g |
| Onion (chopped) | 500g |
| Shallot (chopped) | 125g |
| Garlic (chopped) | six cloves |
| Jalapeno peppers | four small |
| Strong coffee | 250ml |
| Chicken broth | 250ml |
| Tomato paste | 63g |
| Dijon mustard | 10g |
| Apple cider vinegar | 10g |
| Japanese-style soy sauce | 5g |
| Olive oil | 20g |
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Marinade |
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| Strong brewed coffee | 750ml |
| Kosher salt | 125g |
| Brown sugar | 60ml |
| Maple syrup | 63ml |
| Fresh rosemary (chopped) | 10g |
| Ketchup | 10g |
| Ice | Several cubes |
| Water | 1,000ml |
Instructions
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Thaw short ribs (if necessary) and dry with kitchen towel.
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Combine marinade ingredients and soak short ribs for at least half an hour.
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Preheat oven to 160 °C.
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Season ribs with salt and pepper to taste then roast for 15 minutes or until the surface browns.
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Fry onions, shallots, garlic and bacon in olive oil over medium heat for around three minutes.
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Add tomato paste, mustard and soy sauce then heat at medium for four minutes.
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Add jalapenos and coffee then heat until the coffee begins to boil. Add chicken broth and heat for another minute.
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Add vinegar and heat for 15 seconds.
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Pour sauce over ribs and roast for two hours until soft. It’s now ready to serve.
Demonstration
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Address: 2nd Floor, Royal Park Hotel, 8 Pak Hok Ting Street, Sha Tin (Sha Tin MTR station Exit A)
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