Beef Short Ribs with Asian Flavors

Description
Look for hoisin sauce and Oriental sesame oil in the Asian foods section of the supermarket. Steamed rice is the perfect side.
 * Contributed by Pressurecookerrecipes Y-Group
 * Source: Bon Appétit, October 2003
 * Makes 6 Servings

Ingredients

 * 2 cups coarsely chopped onions
 * 1 cup beef broth
 * 12 x 2- to 3-inch-long meaty beef short ribs (about 4 pounds)
 * 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
 * 2 tablespoons soy sauce
 * 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
 * 1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil
 * 1 cup (packed) pitted large prunes
 * 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
 * chopped green onions
 * special equipment: pressure cooker

Directions

 * 1) Combine onions and broth in 6- to 8-quart pressure cooker.
 * 2) Place ribs in large bowl.
 * 3) Add hoisin sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil;toss to coat evenly.
 * 4) Transfer ribs and all juices from bowl to cooker.
 * 5) Scatter prunes over.
 * 6) Lock lid in place.
 * 7) Bring to high pressure over high heat.
 * 8) Cook 35 minutes, adjusting heat as necessary to maintain high pressure.
 * 9) Remove from heat.
 * 10) Let pressure come down naturally,about 20 minutes.
 * 11) Slowly release lid, standing back and allowing steam to escape.
 * 12) If ribs are not tender, lock on lid, return cooker to high pressure, and cook 5 minutes longer.
 * 13) Remove from heat.
 * 14) Let pressure come down naturally.
 * 15) Using slotted spoon, transfer ribs and prunes to large shallow bowl.
 * 16) Tent with foil to keep warm.
 * 17) Tilt cooker; spoon 1 tablespoon fat into small bowl and reserve.
 * 18) Spoon off remaining fat and discard.
 * 19) Mix flour into reserved 1 tablespoon fat to form smooth paste.
 * 20) Bring sauce in cooker to boil; whisk in flour paste.
 * 21) Boil until sauce thickens,whisking often, about 1 minute.
 * 22) Season to taste with salt and pepper.
 * 23) Pour sauce over ribs; sprinkle with green onions and serve.