Crispy Deep-Fried Ribs

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14 large garlic cloves, 8 peeled and smashed, 6 minced

½ cup sliced fresh ginger plus ¼ cup minced (6 ounces total)

6 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated

4 star anise pods

3 cups soy sauce, divided

2 quarts water

2 cups ginger ale

½ cup dry white wine

Strips of zest and juice from 1 navel orange

1 cup granulated sugar

½ cup cilantro stems plus ¼ cup coarsely chopped cilantro

3 racks of baby back ribs (5 ½ pounds)

¼ cup vegetable oil, plus more for frying

2 cups lightly packed brown sugar

1 cup ketchup

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

½ cup all-purpose flour

½ cup cornstarch

Directions at foodandwine.com

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