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Grilled Thai Ribs Recipe

Juicy grilled Thai rib dipped into spicy nam jim jaew sauce, highlighting toasted rice powder and fresh herbs.
Make grilled Thai ribs the way I used to serve them in my restaurant: savory, lightly charred, and full of garlic-pepper flavor. Easy marinade, no oven needed.
Praew
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Cuisine Asian, Thai
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Serving Size 2 people

Equipment

  • Measuring spoons
  • Cutting board & knife
  • Mortar & pestle (or a food processor)
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Charcoal grill or grill pan
  • Tongs

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pork ribs, see notes
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 coriander root
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp white sugar
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns

Instructions

  • Use a mortar and pestle to pound garlic, coriander root, and black peppercorns into a fine paste. (A food processor works too.)
  • Transfer the paste to a bowl and stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar.
  • Add ribs and coat well with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for a deeper flavor.
  • Preheat your grill to medium. Sear ribs briefly on both sides to build color, then lower the heat and continue grilling, turning occasionally, until cooked through and lightly charred, about 10–15 minutes total.
  • Finish with crispy fried garlic and chopped cilantro or green onions (optional). Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce and rice or as a snack. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
Calories: 707kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 1187mg | Potassium: 655mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 3mg
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