Coconut Barbecued Ribs

Ingredients

• 4 lbs pork baby back ribs, cut into individual ribs

Coconut Barbecue Sauce

• 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

Directions

1. 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. 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. 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. 4

   Transfer marinade to heavy small saucepan. Boil marinade 1 minute.

5. 5

   Serve ribs with marinade.