Chiang Mai Ribs

Chiang Mai Ribs bring the bold and aromatic flavors of Thai cuisine straight to your plate. These tender pork ribs are marinated in Hang Lay curry paste and slow-cooked to perfection, ensuring the meat falls off the bone. Complemented by a creamy pumpkin purée infused with ginger and orange zest, this dish is a perfect balance of savory and sweet.

Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself, these ribs are sure to impress. The flavorful marinade, enriched with palm sugar, tamarind, and pickled garlic, creates a delightful harmony of spice and sweetness, transporting you to the bustling streets of Chiang Mai.

This recipe is a testament to the magic of slow cooking and thoughtful preparation, turning simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece.

Chiang Mai Ribs

Thai-Style Pork Ribs with Pumpkin Purée

Tender pork ribs slow-cooked with Hang Lay curry paste, palm sugar, and tamarind, served with a silky pumpkin purée flavored with ginger and orange zest.
Difficulty Level: Medium
Calories: 450
Cooking Time: 12 hours (plus preparation) min
Servings: 4 person

Ingredients:

For the Ribs:

•2.6 lbs (1.2 kg) pork ribs

•3.5 oz (100 g) Hang Lay curry paste (store-bought)

•2 cups (500 ml) chicken broth

•0.7 oz (20 g) pickled garlic

•3 tbsp (50 ml) pickled garlic juice

•1 oz (25 g) fresh ginger, thinly sliced

•2 oz (50 g) palm sugar

•2 tbsp (25 ml) tamarind juice

•Salt to taste

For the Pumpkin Purée:

•1 lb (500 g) pumpkin, peeled and cubed

•0.7 oz (20 g) fresh ginger, sliced

•Zest of 1 orange

•Salt to taste

For Garnish:

•Fresh Thai chilies

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Ribs

1.Heat a wok over medium heat and add the Hang Lay curry paste. Cook until fragrant.

2.Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.

3.Stir in the pickled garlic, pickled garlic juice, ginger, palm sugar, and tamarind juice. Season with salt.

4.Place the pork ribs into a roasting bag and pour the curry mixture over them. Seal the bag.

Step 2: Slow Cook the Ribs

5. Cook the ribs in the roasting bag at 160°F (70°C) for 12 hours.

Step 3: Prepare the Pumpkin Purée

6. Steam the pumpkin, ginger, and orange zest together at 212°F (100°C) for 1 hour.

7. Blend the steamed ingredients until smooth. Add salt to taste.

Step 4: Serve

8. Plate the ribs with the sauce from the roasting bag. Add a generous serving of pumpkin purée on the side.

9. Garnish with fresh Thai chilies for a vibrant finish.

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