3 Ways to Make Flavorful Braised Vegetarian Pork Ribs That Go Well with Rice

Prepare the Ingredients

First, soak the vegan ribs in warm water for about 15 minutes to soften them. Then, take them out, rinse with water about 2 – 3 times until clean, and drain.

Next, use scissors to cut the vegan ribs into bite-sized pieces.

After cutting off the roots, wash the green onions, crush the white parts, and finely chop them, while the green parts should be cut into small pieces.

Peel the garlic and then finely chop it.

Marinate the Ribs

Marinate the prepared vegan ribs with 1 tablespoon of condensed milk, 2 tablespoons of vegetarian marinade sauce, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/4 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt, mix well and let it marinate for 15 minutes.

Pan-fry the vegetarian ribs

Place a pan on the stove, then add 1 spoon of cooking oil into the pan. When the oil is hot, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and golden.

Next, add the marinated vegetarian ribs to the pan and fry over medium heat for about 10 minutes until the ribs are golden and charred on both sides.

Simmer the ribs with coconut water

After the vegetarian ribs are charred on the edges, add 1/2 cup of coconut water and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce to the pan.

Simmer the ribs with the coconut water over medium heat until the coconut water thickens, then season to taste and turn off the heat.

Final product

You place the vegetarian tender ribs braised in coconut water on a plate and sprinkle chopped green onions on top.

The braised tender ribs with coconut water are fragrant and have a slightly charred brown color. The ribs are tender, not dry, with a harmonious sweet and salty flavor, and they taste fantastic when served with hot rice!

Prepare and fry the vegetarian ribs

First, with 5 pieces of vegetarian ribs bought, soak them in 200ml of water for about 60 minutes. When the vegetarian ribs have expanded and softened, rinse them several times with clean water and let them drain.

At the same time, place a pan on the stove with 100ml of cooking oil over medium heat. When the oil is bubbling, add all the prepared vegetarian ribs and fry for 7 – 10 minutes, until both sides are golden, then turn off the heat and place them on a plate to drain the oil.

Make the sauce

Next, place another pan on the stove with 2 spoons of cooking oil (10ml) left and 2 teaspoons of minced shallots to sauté until fragrant over medium heat.

Then, add 1 teaspoon of marinade for grilling, 1 teaspoon of chili sauce, 2 teaspoons of vegetarian fish sauce, 1.5 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning into it, using chopsticks to stir well until the mixture is dissolved together.

Finally, add 100ml of fresh coconut water, and cook for about 3 – 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Simmer the vegetarian ribs

Using the same pan, when the sauce comes to a boil again, add in the 5 pieces of fried vegetarian ribs, and simmer for about 7 – 10 minutes, turning both sides until the sauce reduces and there is no liquid left, then turn off the heat and serve on a plate to finish!

Final Product

Braised vegetarian ribs are really appealing but don’t take too much time to prepare, right?

Each piece of vegetarian rib has a crispy golden crust while remaining soft inside, blended with sweet fresh coconut water and other spices, making the dish even more flavorful and hard to resist.

Prepare and Fry the Vegetarian Spareribs

First, take 5 pieces of vegetarian spareribs you bought and soak them in water for 60 minutes, then rinse them 2 – 3 times with clean water, drain, and use scissors to cut them into bite-sized pieces.

Next, place a pan on the stove with 100ml of cooking oil over medium heat. When the oil is gently bubbling, reduce the heat to low, and add all 5 pieces of cut vegetarian spareribs, frying them until they are golden brown on both sides for about 7 – 10 minutes, then remove them to a plate to drain the oil.

Braised Vegetarian Ribs

Then, place another pan on the stove with 2 spoons of cooking oil (10ml) left and 1 teaspoon of minced garlic to sauté until fragrant over medium heat.

Next, add all the fried vegetarian ribs, 3 teaspoons of vegetarian fish sauce, 1.5 teaspoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, using chopsticks to stir evenly for 3 – 5 minutes so that the vegetarian ribs absorb the seasoning.

Finally, add 150ml of coke and continue to stir both sides for 5 – 7 minutes, until the coke has evaporated, then turn off the heat and serve immediately!

Final Product

Braised vegetarian ribs with coke is a vegetarian dish that is quite unique, but in terms of deliciousness, it surely does not disappoint anyone.

Each piece of vegetarian rib is crispy, combined with the sweet coke; however, thanks to other spices, the vegetarian ribs are rich in flavor and very tasty! What are you waiting for? Let’s get a bowl of white rice right away!