Chinese-Style Ribs with Spicy Cabbage Salad

There are probably as many variations of barbecued ribs as there are cooks who do them. This is one of my favorites, with some decidedly Chinese flavors at work here. Many cooks parboil the ribs before they marinate and grill them. The never particularly liked this method. I think they taste better cooked low and slow on the grill. For even more flavor, you could use some hardwood chips to add a bit of smoke. If I’m grilling, I simply put the chips in the middle of a square of heavy foil an