Chinese Spareribs in 20 min?!

These spareribs are cooked in the microwave! Dinner done in 30 minutes that tastes like it took hours!

Chinese Spareribs with Napa Cabbage
serves 4
Prep Time: 10 min.
Total Time: 30 min.

1 T. five-spice powder
1/8 t. cayenne pepper
coarse salt and ground pepper
1 rack pork spareribs (about 3 pounds), trimmed
1 head napa cabbage, shredded
2 T. rice vinegar
2 t. toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup hoisin sauce, plus more for dipping
2 scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish

1. In a small bowl, whisk together five-spice powder, cayenne, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/8 tsp. pepper. Rub meaty side of ribs with spice mixture, patting to adhere.

2. In a shallow 2-quart microwave-safe dish, arrange rack, standing with rib ends upward (the natural curve will keep it upright). Microwave on high, uncovered, until pork is opaque throughout, 20-25 minutes. Remove from microwave; tent with foil. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, toss together cabbage, vinegar, and oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cut rack between bones to separate ribs; brush with hoisin sauce. Garnish with scallions, and serve with napa cabbage and more hoisin sauce for dipping.

**Once you apply the spice rub, cook the pork immediately, or for more flavor, refrigerate it, covered, up to overnight.