Preparation

Step: 1/10

Pat dry the spare ribs. Wash the thyme, shake dry and pick off the leaves.

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Drain the tomatoes, reserving the oil. Coarsely chop the tomatoes and blitz in a blender with the thyme, green pepper, salt, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar and 5-6 tbsp water to a creamy paste.

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Coat the spareribs with the paste, cover with cling film, and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

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Meanwhile, wash the potatoes and cook in boiling salted water for 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes, rinse under cold water and leave to cool briefly.

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Wash and thinly slice the spring onions. Clean and thinly slice the button mushrooms.

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Wash the parsley, shake dry and chop the leaves.

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Place the spareribs on a baking tray and cook in a preheated oven at 400°F (350°F fan, gas 6) for 10 minutes. Turn them, then cook for another 10 minutes.

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Whisk together the stock, remaining balsamic vinegar and 2 tbsp tomato oil. Season with salt and pepper.

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Cut the potatoes into slices. Mix carefully with the mushrooms, spring onions, parsley and dressing. Season the potato salad with salt and pepper.

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Cut the spare ribs into portions, and serve with the potato salad.