Grilled Tamarind
Vietnamese Vietnamese - Grilled Dishes

Grilled Tamarind

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Chargrilled over glowing charcoal embers with an authentic smoky char, served with handcrafted accompaniments and savoury reductions.

Ingredients

  • • 1kg pork ribs, cut into racks
  • • 4 tbsp tamarind paste
  • • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1 shallot, minced
  • • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • • 1 tsp five-spice powder
  • • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Trim the ribs and remove the membrane from the bone side.

2
Phase 2

Mix the tamarind paste, fish sauce, brown sugar, garlic, shallot, black pepper, and five-spice.

3
Phase 3

Rub the ribs with the marinade and rest overnight in the fridge.

4
Phase 4

Grill the ribs over medium heat for 25 minutes, turning and brushing with marinade.

5
Phase 5

Rest for 5 minutes, cut into single ribs, and serve with pickled carrots and daikon.