Prepare rice according to package directions.

Place ribs in 4 cups of boiling water. Boil, then lower heat to med high, cook covered for 50 minutes or until tender. Reserve 1/4 cup rib broth.

In a nonstick skillet add hoisin sauce, garlic, sugar, hot sauce, soy sauce, and rib broth water. Stir constantly for 6 minutes over medium heat.

Add ribs to sauce mixture and stir the sauce to completely cover the ribs. Stir 5 minutes. Turn off heat.

Pour rice onto platter, add sesame seed oil and mix. Place ribs in center of rice. Garnish with almond slices or bottled sesame seeds (optional).