Korean Spareribs in Coconut‑Soy Curry (Thai‑Korean Fusion)
A low‑carb coconut‑soy curry with Thai aromatics coats the ribs, which are simmered until meltingly tender.

Total
3h 25m
Prep
45 min
Cook
2h 40m
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 1.2 kg Pork spareribs
- 400 ml Coconut milk (full fat)
- 60 ml Soy sauce (gluten‑free if needed)
- 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
- 100 g Kale leaves, torn
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)
- to taste Salt(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Trim excess fat from the pork spareribs and cut them into individual ribs; pat dry.
- 2
In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine coconut milk, soy sauce, red curry paste, grated ginger, minced garlic, lime juice, and fish sauce; stir until the paste is fully dissolved.
- 3
Add the ribs to the pot, ensuring they are mostly submerged; bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to a low simmer.
- 4
Cover and simmer for 2 hours, turning the ribs once halfway through, until the meat is fork‑tender and the sauce has thickened.
- 5
Stir in the torn kale leaves and cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted.
- 6
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed; remove from heat and sprinkle chopped cilantro on top before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
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