Saigon Sticky Ribs

Good Pair Days (Roos Michels) -
  • 8 baby back pork ribs, separated
  • 30g miso paste
  • 10g sliced ginger
  • 2 star anise
  • 2 bashed cardamoms
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 50g sugar
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • For the Sauce
  • 65ml fish sauce
  • ½ green chilli, chopped
  • ½ red chilli, chopped
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Grill the ribs on a high heat for 10 mins, then pop into a saucepan with 1.5 litres of water, along with the miso paste, ginger, cardamom, star anise, vinegar, sugar, and 1 tsp salt. Simmer covered for 20 mins. Meanwhile, make the sauce by mixing the ingredients into 150ml simmering water until combined and sticky.
  • Remove the meat from the pan and smear thoroughly with the honey. Stick them under the hot grill again for 12 mins, turning halfway through, then mix the pork ribs with your homemade sauce and serve with brown rice or chips.
1 hr
4 serving