Instructions: Bring 1-1/2 quarts water to boil in a saucepan. Add ribs, anise, shao xing, ginger, and garlic; sover and simmer 1-1/2 hours. Add soy sauce, sugar and 1/2 tablespoon salt; partially cover and simmer until the meat is tender, about one hour longer. Remove meat; cover and keep warm. Simmer sauce until it reduces to a thin syrup, about five minutes. Return ribs to the saucepan; toss to coat. Garnish individual portions with scallions and serve. - Monsoon Restaurant San Francisco, CA per COOKs magazine

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