Cambodian Style Spare Ribs - A Must Try Recipe To Enjoy The Hidden Flavors Of Cambodia

pork spare ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs offer a leaner option, while pork shoulder is more economical.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a common substitute, while salt is a basic seasoning.

Chop 1/2 cup of cilantro and put it in the blender.

Chop 5 cloves of garlic and add to the blender.

Chop 1/3 cup of fresh ginger and add to the blender.

Zest one lemon and add the zest to the blender along with the juice of the lemon.

Add 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 4 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of rice wine vinegar to the blender.

Emulsify the mixture until smooth to use as a marinade.

Cut the ribs in half to fit in a plastic bag.

Pour the marinade over the ribs in a Ziploc bag, massage it around, and close the bag tightly, getting all the air out.

Marinate the ribs overnight or for at least 3 hours.

Preheat the oven to 275°F.

Wrap the marinated ribs tightly in aluminum foil and bake for 3 hours.

After baking, drain the liquid through a strainer and reserve it for barbecue sauce.

Place the ribs on a platter and grill them outside or broil them inside until browned, turning every 2-5 minutes.

Chop some cilantro and sprinkle it over the ribs before serving.

Slice limes and squeeze juice over the ribs before serving.

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