Chinese Char Siu Lamb Ribs
Chinese Char Siu (BBQ Pork Style) Lamb Ribs are a creative fusion dish that applies the classic Cantonese char siu glaze and cooking technique to lamb ribs. The ribs are typically marinated in a sweet and savory sauce featuring ingredients like hoisin, soy sauce, honey, five-spice powder, and fermented red bean curd, then roasted or grilled until sticky and caramelized. This dish is a modern adaptation found in various Chinese barbecue shops and home kitchens.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with the lamb providing a rich source of iron and B vitamins, while the glaze contributes significant carbohydrates from sugars. A typical serving of two to three ribs can range from 400 to 600 calories, depending on the cut and the thickness of the sweet glaze.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Zinc | 4.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.0 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.5 mg |
| Potassium | 300 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
Per 3 oz (85 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this dish represents a playful culinary crossover, applying a beloved pork preparation to a different protein to create a novel flavor experience. Nutritionally, lamb offers a different mineral profile than pork, being notably higher in zinc and CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), though the sweet glaze makes it an indulgent treat rather than a lean protein source.
