Oriental Short Rib Barbecue

2/3 c Green onions, thinly

-sliced 1 1/2 tb Toasted sesame seeds,

-crushed 1 c Each soy sauce and water

1 tb Each minced garlic and

-grated fresh ginger 1/4 c Dark roasted sesame oil

2 1/2 tb Brown sugar, packed

1/2 ts Red pepper, ground

1/8 ts Red pepper pods, crushed

4 Ibs beef short ribs, *

-well trimmed Combine green onions, soy sauce, water, sesame oil, brown sugar, sesame seeds, garlic, ginger, red pepper and red pepper pods. Place short ribs in a plastic bag; add marinade, turning to coat. Close bag securely, and marinate in refrigerator 4-6 hours (or overnight, if desired), turning occasionally. Remove ribs from marinade; reserve marinade. Place ribs on grid over medium coals, cover. Grill 10-12 minutes, turning once and brushing with marinade before serving. Makes 12 servings. *Short ribs can be ordered from retailers. They are cut 3/8- to 1/2 inch thick. Each has three cross-cut rib bones. From the files of Al Rice, North Pole Alaska. Feb 1994