PORK: Curried pork ribs are definitely a change from the usual curries of beef, lamb, chicken, and vegetables. It is worth a trial.

PORK SPARE RIBS IN CURRY SAUCE:



2 lbs. spare ribs cut into pieces

2 potatoes, peeled and sliced

1 bay leaf

2 onions, diced

½ cup coconut milk

1½ cups water

salt to taste

2 tbsp. oil


seasoning for ribs:

2/3 tsp. each salt and sugar
1 tbsp. tapioca starch
1 tbsp. light soy sauce


curry sauce:

3 tbsp. curry powder
1 tsp. red chilli powder
5 shallots, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ tbsp. tomato puree



Add seasoning to ribs and marinate 30 minutes.

In wok or non-stick saucepan, heat oil over high heat until very hot. Add onions and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until softened. Add curry sauce ingredients and cook together over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.

Add spare ribs and stir fry for 2-3 minutes, or until no longer pink on the outside and well-coated with sauce. Add potatoes, water and bring to a boil. Add salt to taste; cover pan and reduce heat to medium or medium-low. Continue cooking for 15 minutes more, or until ribs are cooked and potatoes are soft and tender. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add coconut milk and cook until bubbling. Serve right away.