The phrase "tough ribs" typically means that the ribs (usually referring to the meat) are difficult to chew or are not tender.
Sentences with «tough ribs»
5 sheets round spring roll RICE PAPER (22 - 25 cm round) 5 sheets SUSHI NORI (thinner sheets with perforated strips work best, not so chewy) 5 cups finely chopped CURLY KALE (washed, dried and tough ribs removed) 2 teaspoons OLIVE OIL 1 CARROT, peeled and diced 1/2 CUCUMBER, peeled, seeded and diced 3 tablespoons vegan MAYONNAISE 2 teaspoons gluten - free SOY SAUCE or Bragg Liquid Aminos 2 teaspoons liquified HONEY or AGAVE 2 teaspoons toasted SESAME OIL Pinch WHITE PEPPER (floandgrace.com)
3 bundles callaloo or 3 bunches fresh spinach, washed, tough ribs removed, coarsely chopped 4 cups coconut milk (made by soaking 4 cups grated coconut in 4 cups of hot water for 1/2 hour, then straining it) 2 cups milk 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium onions, chopped 1 bunch scallions, chopped 1/4 pound pumpkin or Hubbard squash, peeled and coarsely chopped 1/4 pound butter Salt and pepper to taste Habanero hot sauce to taste (fieryfoodscentral.com)
Normally you'll successfully separate the tough ribs from the leaves in one swoop, but if not, just go back through the leaves and remove any tough stems you missed. (eatingrules.com)