Sticky Garlic Ribs with Fresh Chilli and Vinegar Sauce

I’ve been let down so many times by the sticky-sweet glazes of faux Asian cuisine. They’re always so overpoweringly sweet that it’s like being force-fed spoonfuls of sugar when I’m innocently trying to eat my lunch. Now when I see the word ‘sticky’ on a dish, I run a mile. If you’re firmly in the ‘I love sticky-sweet glazes’ camp, however, don’t let me stop you from living your best life.

While sticky textures are almost always achieved by caramelising sugar on the surface of your f