2 ways to make flavorful vegetarian braised pork ribs with pepper and lemongrass, perfect for the full moon day

Prepare the ingredients

After buying the vegetarian ribs, soak them in warm water for about 1 hour and then squeeze out all the water. Next, cut the 4 pieces of vegetarian ribs into small, bite-sized strands.

Then, wash the green onions thoroughly with water and use a knife to chop the green onion tops finely and place them into a clean bowl. Do the same with the green onion stems.

Fry the ribs

Place a pan on the stove and add a little cooking oil. Turn on the stove and wait until the oil is hot, then add the vegetarian ribs and fry over medium heat.

While frying, use a chopsticks to stir evenly so that the vegetarian ribs turn golden on all sides. Once the vegetarian ribs are dark golden, take them out onto a plate and turn off the stove.

Cook the braising sauce

First, add the chopped green onions and sauté until fragrant. Then, add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 70ml of water to the pan to cook the sauce.

Next, season the mixture with 2 teaspoons, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of MSG, and 1/2 tablespoon of salt. You can adjust the seasoning to suit your taste.

Braised vegetarian ribs

After the braising sauce boils and thickens slightly, add the fried vegetarian ribs to the sauce. Continue to braise the ribs for about 10 – 15 minutes until the sauce is nearly gone, then turn off the heat.

Final Product

The vegetarian ribs braised with pepper have a rich flavor, absorbing the seasonings and have a light aroma of pepper and onion, making the dish extremely appealing and a great accompaniment to rice. You can add a few slices of chili to the dish if you like it spicy.

Prepare the ingredients

After buying the vegetarian ribs, soak them in water for about 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, once the vegetarian ribs have expanded, squeeze out the water and let them dry. Next, cut 6 pieces of the vegetarian ribs into bite-sized pieces.

Wash the scallions and chili, then chop them finely. Wash, crush, and chop 3 stalks of lemongrass.

Fry the ribs

Place a pan on the stove and add a little cooking oil. Turn on the heat and wait until the oil is hot, then add the vegetarian ribs and fry over medium heat.

While frying, stir regularly to ensure the vegetarian ribs are golden on all sides. Once the vegetarian ribs are dark golden, remove them onto a plate and turn off the heat.

Sautéing spices

Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan, then add finely chopped scallions to the pan.

Next, gradually add 1/2 of the finely chopped lemongrass, minced chili, 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, and 1 teaspoon of chili powder to the pan.

Sauté the ingredients for about 5 minutes until they form a dark mixture with a fragrant aroma.

Then, season with 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, 1.5 tablespoons of sugar, and the remaining lemongrass into the sautéed mixture in the pan. You can adjust the seasoning to suit your taste.

Cooking vegetarian ribs

After the spices have dissolved, add the fried vegetarian ribs to the pan and braise together.

Braise the ribs for about 10 – 15 minutes until they absorb the spices evenly, then turn off the heat and transfer to a plate.

Final Product

Vegetarian ribs stewed with lemongrass and chili have an eye-catching appearance, with a rich and spicy flavor that is incredibly delicious. Show off your skills for the whole family to enjoy!