1 star anise
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
A few Szechuan peppercorns
1 tablespoon five-spice powder
Kosher salt
2 1/2 pounds pork spare ribs
3/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 to 2 small red chilies, seeded and finely sliced
1 to 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
Zest of 1 lime
3 tablespoons sesame seeds, optional
1/2 bunch scallions, chopped
Freshly ground black pepper