Grilled Thai Ribs Recipe

Make grilled Thai ribs the way I used to serve them in my restaurant: savory, lightly charred, and full of garlic-pepper flavor. Easy marinade, no oven needed.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 lb pork ribs (see notes)
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 coriander root
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp white sugar
• 1 tsp black peppercorns

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Use a mortar and pestle to pound garlic, coriander root, and black peppercorns into a fine paste. (A food processor works too.)
2. 2Transfer the paste to a bowl and stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar.
3. 3Add ribs and coat well with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for a deeper flavor.
4. 4Preheat your grill to medium. Sear ribs briefly on both sides to build color, then lower the heat and continue grilling, turning occasionally, until cooked through and lightly charred, about 10–15 minutes total.
5. 5Finish with crispy fried garlic and chopped cilantro or green onions (optional). Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce and rice or as a snack. Enjoy!