Indonesian Sticky Pork Ribs with Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs pork spare ribs, cut into individual bones
• ½ cup kecap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce)
• 1 whole lime
• 1 whole red chili (optional, for heat)
• 2 cups cooked rice, cold or room temperature
• 2 whole eggs
• 1 whole shallot, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp sambal oelek or chili paste (for dipping)

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat ribs dry and arrange on a foil-lined sheet pan. Season with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Mix kecap manis with juice of half the lime and minced chili. Brush two coats onto ribs, letting each coat sink in.

3. 3

   Broil ribs on high 6–8 inches from heat for 12–14 minutes, turning halfway. Edges should char and glaze should caramelize.

4. 4

   While ribs broil, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Scramble eggs until just set, then push to the side.

5. 5

   Add shallot to the empty side and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Toss in rice, breaking up clumps, and stir constantly for 3 minutes.

6. 6

   Drizzle fried rice with soy sauce and squeeze of remaining lime juice. Plate rice, arrange ribs alongside, and serve sambal in a small bowl.

Tools you’ll need

• sheet pan
• foil
• broiler
• large skillet
• wooden spoon
• small bowl

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