Coconut-Curry Short Ribs

Season meat with 1/2 tsp. salt. Preheat oven to 325ºF. In a 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven heat oil over medium-high. Cook ribs in batches 3 to 5 minutes on each side until deep brown. Transfer to plate.

Reduce heat to medium. Add shallot, ginger, lemongrass, and garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in curry paste and brown sugar; cook 1 minute. Stir in coconut milk and fish sauce; bring to a simmer. Return ribs and juices to pot, meat side down. Cover; braise in oven 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until meat is fork-tender.

Transfer meat to a platter; keep warm. Skim fat from braising liquid. Bring liquid to a simmer over medium-high. Add bok choy; simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until just tender, turning once. Transfer bok choy to platter with meat. Pour liquid over. Serve with mint and lime wedges. Makes 4 to 6 servings.