Coconut Barbecued Ribs

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 lbs lamb baby back ribs, cut into individual ribs
• 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

Recipe

• 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.