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Trinidadian Slow-Braised Beef Ribs With Ginger Coconut Gravy

Name: Trinidadian Slow-Braised Beef Ribs With Ginger Coconut Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Trinidadian
Ingredients: 2 lbs halal beef short ribs, bone-in; 3 tbsp Trinidad green seasoning; 1 tbsp dark brown sugar; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated; 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced; 1.5 cups coconut milk; 1 cup halal beef broth; 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Succulent bone-in halal beef short ribs caramelized in browned sugar and slow-simmered in a aromatic ginger-infused coconut broth.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 90 min
Total: 105 min

Technique to learn

Trinbagonian Stew Sugar Browning

Caramelizing brown sugar in hot oil creates the distinct rich color and deep flavor profile foundational to Trinidadian brown stewing.

Instructions

Step 1: Coat the beef short ribs with green seasoning and 1 teaspoon of salt; let rest for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Step 2: Heat vegetable oil and dark brown sugar in a heavy Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring until sugar bubbles and turns dark amber.
Step 3: Add the short ribs to the browned sugar and sear for 3 minutes per side until deeply browned on all edges.

Step 4: Add sliced yellow onion and grated ginger to the pot, stirring for 2 minutes until onions soften.

Step 5: Pour in the halal beef broth and coconut milk, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pot.

Step 6: Cover tightly, reduce heat to low, and braise gently for 75 to 80 minutes until the beef is tender.

Step 7: Uncover and simmer for 10 minutes to reduce the coconut sauce into a thick, glossy gravy.

Cooking tips

Watch the browning sugar carefully; it should be dark brown but not black to avoid bitterness.
Serve alongside boiled ground provisions like sweet potatoes or cassava.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Trinidadian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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