Compilation: Best Thai Food Recipes | Andrew Zimmern

pork ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are lower in fat, while pork shoulder is more economical.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor, while salt is a basic alternative.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while white sugar is often cheaper.

ginger

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Turmeric offers health benefits, while ground ginger is more accessible.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add pork ribs, browning on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.

Combine soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and water in a bowl; mix well.

Pour the sauce mixture over the browned ribs in the pot.

Add star anise, cinnamon stick, and coriander seeds to the pot.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 2-3 hours until tender.

Check occasionally, adding more water if necessary to keep ribs submerged.

Once cooked, remove ribs and strain the sauce to remove solids.

Return the sauce to the pot and simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.

Serve ribs topped with the sauce, garnished with green onions and cilantro.

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