Ingredients : Serves 4 - 6

Preparation:

• Pound the lemongrass, shallots, garlic and chili with a mortar and pestle or process with a food processor until fine.

• Stir this mixture into the caramel sauce.

• Place the ribs in a large baking pan and marinate them with the spiced caramel sauce for 1 hour.

• Preheat the oven to 80^oC (350^oF, gas mark 4).

• Bake the ribs in the oven for about 20 minutes, turning over once.

• Meanwhile, start the barbecue fire.

• Just before grilling, strain off the sauce and save for basting during grilling.

• Grill the ribs over medium-hot coals for about 10 minutes, 5 minutes on each side, or until browned.

• Turn often and brush with the marinade.

• Removed from the heat and serve immediately.