Ingredients

• 2 pounds of pork spareribs
• 2 tablespoons of grated frozen lemon grass
• 1/2 cup scallions smashed in a mortar
• 2 tablespoons of fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• ground black pepper
• salt to taste

Preparations

• Have the butcher cut the spareribs into 2-inch pieces.
• Mix the lemon grass, smashed scallions, sugar, black pepper, fish sauce; then marinate the ribs in the mixture. Make this ahead of time, and keep the meat in the refrigerator. It can be prepared the night before.
• You can put the spareribs on the grill or under a stove broiler. Baste them regularly. Turn the spareribs frequently to keep them moist. Cook them for 40 minutes or longer until the meat is cooked.
  
  To serve:
• You can serve them as an appetizer or as part of a family dinner. The Vietnamese serve this dish alongside a dish of pickled mustard greens or pickled bean sprouts.