Unlike most braises, these ribs aren't browned before they're simmered. The long, slow simmer tenderizes the meat, and the ribs get their brown, shiny exterior from a soy and brown sugar marinade. The ideal drink pairing? Ice-cold Thai beer.
Lemongrass is sold in the produce section of some supermarkets and at Asian markets. Tamari soy sauce and Thai peanut sauce are available in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and natural foods stores. Canned unsweetened coconut milk can be found at many supermarkets and at Indian, Southeast Asian, and Latin markets.
Recipe information
Total Time
24 hours (includes marinating)
Yield
6 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange ribs in single layer in large roasting pan. Add just enough boiling water to cover ribs. Cover pan with foil. Oven-braise ribs until almost tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
Step 2
Meanwhile, cut bottom 2 inches from each lemongrass stalk (discard upper portions). Slice lemongrass into thin rounds; place in blender. Add 1/2 cup tamari, sugar, Sherry, peanut sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger; blend until almost smooth. Blend in coconut milk and remaining 6 tablespoons tamari for marinade.
Step 3
Cool ribs, still covered, 30 minutes. transfer ribs to heavy-duty 2-gallon resealable plastic bag; discard braising liquid. Pour marinade into bag. Seal top and turn several times to coat ribs evenly. Refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally.
Step 4
Preheat oven to 350°F. Using tongs, arrange ribs in single layer on large rimmed baking sheet. Spoon marinade from bag over ribs. Roast uncovered until ribs are very tender, basting often with marinade, about 1 1/2 hours. Arrange ribs on platter. Scrape marinade into pitcher for sauce; spoon off fat that rises to surface. Brush sauce generously over ribs. Serve with Sesame-Cilantro Rice , passing remaining sauce alongside.
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