Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   5      pounds        beef short ribs -- 2 1/2" long
                        ***MARINADE***
   1      tablespoon    sesame seeds
   1      cup           soy sauce
   2      tablespoons   mirin -- (sweet rice wine) or
                         -- sherry
   3      tablespoons   sugar
   2      teaspoons     fresh ginger -- finely minced
   4      each          garlic cloves -- crushed
   2      tablespoons   dried red pepper -- chopped

Preparation:

Toast sesame seeds in pan over low flame. Grind sesame seeds in mortar and pestle and add to marinade. Place ribs in a large plastic bag. Combine marinade ingredients and pour over ribs, pressing air out of bag and sealing securely. Marinate in refrigerator at least 4 hours. Remove ribs from bag, shaking off excess marinade. Grill ribs over hot mesquite 15 to 20 minutes, turning and basting just before removing from the grill. Ribs are ready when brown and crispy.