Coconut Barbecued Ribs Recipe

Name: Coconut Barbecued Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs pork baby back ribs, cut into individual ribs; Coconut Barbecue Sauce; 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 cup golden brown sugar; 1/3 cup shallot, chopped; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 3 tablespoons garlic, chopped; 2 tablespoons ginger, chopped; 2 stalks lemongrass, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1
Rinse ribs. Pat dry. Place steamer rack in heavy large Dutch oven; add water to just below rack and bring to simmer. Place ribs on rack, cover and steam until tender, about 20 minutes. Remove ribs from over water and cool.
2
Combine coconut milk, cilantro, brown sugar, shallots, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, lemongrass and salt in processor and process until almost smooth. Transfer marinade to 15 x 10 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Add ribs and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
3
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Remove ribs from marinade; reserve marinade. Grill or broil ribs until golden brown, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes. Transfer to platter. Tent with foil to keep warm.
4
Transfer marinade to heavy small saucepan. Boil marinade 1 minute.
5
Serve ribs with marinade.

1292

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

127

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs pork baby back ribs, cut into individual ribs, Coconut Barbecue Sauce, 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk, 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, and more.

Yes, Coconut Barbecued Ribs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Coconut Barbecued Ribs

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Variations & substitutions

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