Two glossy, cherry-coloured BBQ ribs stacked diagonally, sprinkled with bright green Tarragon and sesame seeds. A side of vibrant stir-fried vegetables, and a small dipping bowl of succulent Tarragon Hoisin sauce to the side.

Tarragon Infused Char Siu BBQ Ribs

Name: Tarragon Infused Char Siu BBQ Ribs
Prep time: 130 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 155 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh tarragon chopped; 2 racks baby back ribs; 1/2 cup hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons Chinese five spice powder; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 cloves garlic cloves minced; 1 inch ginger root grated; 1 tablespoon canola oil; sesame seeds for garnish; salt to taste; black pepper to taste

Chinese BBQ ribs with a Tarragon twist.

Category BBQ

Prep 130 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style Chinese

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · October 07, 2024

A little about this dish

This recipe brings a refreshing twist to a traditional BBQ by incorporating the aromatic harmony of Chinese cuisine with French Tarragon. BBQ's are not just about steaks and potatoes, and this Chinese-inspired dish featuring Tarragon will prove just that.

Ingredients (for 2)

Fresh tarragon — 1 bunch — chopped
Baby back ribs — 2 racks
Hoisin sauce — 1/2 cup
Chinese five spice powder — 2 tablespoons
Soy sauce — 1/4 cup
Honey — 2 tablespoons
Garlic cloves — 2 cloves — minced
Ginger root — 1 inch — grated
Canola oil — 1 tablespoon
Sesame seeds — — for garnish
Salt — — to taste
Black pepper — — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🥣🍯🌿

In a mixing bowl, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, half the chopped tarragon, and Chinese five spice to prepare the marinade.
Step 2 — 🍖🌶️⏱️

Season the ribs with salt and pepper then coat them in the marinade you prepared. Let the ribs rest for at least 2 hours, ensuring that the flavors soak in.
Step 3 — 🔥🍖🔄

Preheat your grill on medium-high heat. Once it's hot, oil the grates using canola oil and place the ribs on it, bone-side down, then reduce heat to medium. Grill until the ribs are nicely charred, for about 25 minutes. Don't forget to flip them halfway!
Step 4 — 🌿🥢✨

Garnish the charred ribs with the remaining tarragon and a generous sprinkling of sesame seeds.

A final fox tip

This dish beautifully combines the savory and sweet flavours of a traditional Char Siu with the subtle anise-like aroma of Tarragon. It's a wonderful way to enjoy a BBQ while exploring different cuisines. Feel free to swap the ribs for a meat of your choice or even tofu for a vegetarian version.