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Grilled Thai Ribs Recipe

Hand dipping grilled Thai ribs in a spicy dipping sauce.
These grilled Thai ribs are incredibly easy to make and so delicious with rice and nam jim jaew dipping sauce.
Praew
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Cuisine Thai
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Serving Size 2 people

Ingredients

  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 coriander root
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 cups pork ribs see notes
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns

Instructions

  • MARINATE THE RIBS
  • Start by pounding garlic, black peppercorns, and coriander root in a mortar and pestle. If you don’t have a mortar and pestle, a food processor will work just fine.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the ground ingredients with oyster sauce, light soy sauce, and white sugar. Stir everything until you have a well-blended marinade.
  • Add the ribs to the bowl, and make sure each piece is coated with the marinade. Cover the bowl and refrigerate. Let the ribs marinate for at least three hours, or overnight for the best flavors.
  • GRILL THE RIBS
  • Charcoal grilling: Fire up the grill to medium heat. Place the ribs on the grill, cooking each side for about one minute to get a crispy crust. Then, lower the heat and continue to grill, turning the ribs occasionally to avoid burning. The cooking time varies depending on the rib thickness and size, expect about 10–15 minutes.
  • Oven baking: For oven baking, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a tray with foil, arrange the ribs with space between them, and bake until done.

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
  • Pork ribs: Baby back ribs are great for their lean meat and ideal for quick grilling. Spare ribs are meatier and absorb the Thai marinade beautifully. This recipe works great with both!
  • Serve with nam jim jaew, Thailand's go-to for grilled meat.