2 ways to make crispy vegetarian ribs and delicious, simple coconut braised vegetarian ribs

Prepare the vegetarian spare ribs

Soak the vegetarian spare ribs in cold water until they are soft and no longer hard. The time to soften the vegetarian spare ribs usually takes about 1 – 1.5 hours.

After the ribs are soft, squeeze out the water, rinse with cold water 3 – 4 more times until the water turns cloudy white. Then squeeze hard to remove as much water as possible and place them in a bowl.

Next, tear the spare ribs into small shreds. Add 1 tablespoon of seasoning, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Use chopsticks to mix everything evenly.

Frying the vegetarian ribs

Place a pan on the stove and pour in 1 cup of cooking oil to heat until boiling. Wait until the oil is really hot, then add the marinated vegetarian ribs and fry until golden.

You should add the ribs in batches to ensure they cook evenly and do not burn.

Regularly use chopsticks to turn the ribs while frying so they do not stick to the pan. Fry until the ribs are golden.

It is best to fry the ribs over high or medium heat so they cook evenly and thoroughly.

Final product

With the method above, the fried vegetarian ribs can maintain their crispiness for a long time. The pieces of ribs are golden and crispy, along with well-seasoned flavor, making it a very interesting dish for your family on days when you are tired of meat and fish.

Prepare the Vegetarian Pork Ribs

Soak the vegetarian pork ribs in cold water for about 1 – 1.2 hours until they soften.

Place the vegetarian pork ribs in a small basin, use both hands to press down firmly on the ribs to remove excess water while retaining their original shape. Keep the ribs whole and do not tear them into smaller pieces, as this will make them tastier when braised.

Marinate the ribs with 1 teaspoon of annatto oil, 1 teaspoon of oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, and a little salt. Then mix well and let them sit for about 5 – 10 minutes so that the ribs absorb the seasonings.

Peel and finely chop the shallots.

Proceed to braise the ribs

First, heat some cooking oil in a pan. When the oil is hot, add the shallots and sauté until fragrant, then add the ribs and fry until golden.

Be careful not to let the pieces of ribs overlap; they should be spread evenly across the surface of the pan. Doing this will ensure the ribs cook evenly and do not burn.

When the ribs are golden, add coconut water to the pan. At this point, you can adjust the seasoning to taste and continue cooking until it thickens.

Final product

The dish will have the tenderness of the ribs and the sweet flavor of coconut water. You can enjoy it with hot rice or dip it with bread, both are excellent.