Red-braised pork ribs with sweet shallots and peanuts

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.

2. 2

   Cut the ribs into 2-3 pieces and place in a large, flameproof roasting tray.

3. 3

   Mix the remaining ingredients until well combined and pour over the ribs.

4. 4

   Place the tray over a medium heat and bring to the boil. Cover tightly with foil and place in the oven for 2 hours. Turn the ribs in their cooking liquor every 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Increase the oven temperature to 220C/425F/Gas 7. Continue basting the ribs every 5-10 minutes or so, or until the sauce is well reduced.

6. 6

   Drain the rice, line the steamer with clean damp cheesecloth, spread the rice on the cheesecloth and cover lightly. Cook in the steamer for 15 minutes, or until tender.

7. 7

   Meanwhile heat the oil in a large heavy fry pan, add the shallots, garlic and a pinch of salt. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until golden-brown. Add the chillies and the sugar and continue cooking until lightly caramelised.

8. 8

   Stir in the spring onions and drain through a sieve. Finally stir in the crushed peanuts.

9. 9

   Allow the ribs to cool slightly then serve with rice and the sweet shallots and peanuts.

1 serving ≈ 300 g

Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.