My mom made these tender oven-baked country-style ribs for special Sunday suppers when we were growing up. A few common ingredients are all you need to make the zesty sauce that coats them.

You could finish the ribs off on a barbecue instead of the oven if you prefer. Place the ribs in a large, wide saucepan. Cover with water and add the onion, garlic, fennel seeds and star anise.

Add the short ribs and mix well to coat. Leave for 2 hours or overnight in the fridge, if possible, to marinate. Preheat the oven to 150C/130C Fan/Gas 2. Transfer the ribs and the marinade into a ...

Below is the recipe as prepared by Chef Cindy Gahai: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Season the ribs by rubbing with Dijon mustard, paprika, salt and pepper, then arrange ribs in a baking dish.