THAI SPARERIBS

Thai Spareribs image

Provided by Jean Anderson

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 pounds meaty spareribs (about 2 racks), cut into 2-rib portions
Boiling water
2 large lemongrass stalks
1/2 cup plus 6 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/2 cup dry Sherry
2 tablespoons Thai peanut sauce
2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
4 large garlic cloves, peeled
1 1 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled, chopped
3/4 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
Sesame-Cilantro Rice

Steps:

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.
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.
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.
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.