Asian-Spiced Beef Short Ribs w/ Mango Coleslaw
Serves 6
Ingredients
- 4 lb boneless beef short ribs (trim excess fat, cut cross-wise, ⅜-½ inch thick)
 - 3-5 green onions (scallions) in ice water
 - ½ cup soy sauce
 - ½ cup water
 - 1 tbsp dark sesame oil
 - 2½ tbsp packed brown sugar
 - 1½ tbsp tahini paste
 - 1 tbsp chopped garlic
 - 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
 - ⅛ tsp ground Szechwan peppercorns, lightly toasted
 
For Mango Coleslaw - use measurements below or to taste - makes 6-8 servings
- 2 tbsp Thai fish sauce (Nam Pla)
 - 4 tbsp rice wine vinegar
 - 2 tsp sugar
 - 2 tsp chili flakes
 - 8 oz shredded green cabbage
 - 1 mango, cut into julienne strips
 - 4 spring onions, finely sliced
 - 12 mint leaves, shredded
 - 12 Thai basil leaves, shredded
 - salt
 - ground black pepper
 
How-to
Make Marinade & Grill Ribs
- Combine soy sauce, water, sesame oil, brown sugar, tahini, garlic, ginger and Szechwan peppercorns, reserve ½ cup marinade
 - Place beef ribs and marinade in a plastic bag turning to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator for 6 hours, turning occasionally
 - Remove ribs from marinade. Place ribs over oiled grate with grill on high heat. Grill 6 to 8 minutes. Turn ribs over, brush with reserved marinade; continue cooking 6 to 8 minutes or until desired degree of doneness
 - Remove green onions from ice water and place on grill for a couple of minutes
 - Serve ribs garnished with basil or cilantro on a bed of mango coleslaw
 
Prepare Mango Coleslaw
- In a bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, vinegar, sugar, and chili flakes
 - Add cabbage, mango, spring onions, mint, and Thai basil. Toss together and season with salt and pepper. Set aside for 15 minutes (best if refrigerated 1-2 hours)
 
