If you are a fan of vegetarian dishes, you definitely shouldn’t miss the fried vegetarian spare ribs with lemongrass and chili. With a simple preparation method and delicious flavor, this vegetarian dish has won the hearts of many. Let’s get started cooking and learn 2 ways to make fried vegetarian spare ribs with lemongrass and chili with TasteVN!
1. Fried vegetarian spare ribs with lemongrass and chili
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fried Vegetarian Spare Ribs with Lemongrass and Chili For 4 people
Vegetarian spare ribs 150 gr Lemongrass 2 stalks Garlic 1 bulb Chili 2 pieces Chili sauce 2 tablespoons Vegetarian fish sauce 3 tablespoons MSG/sugar A little Cooking oil 200 ml
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How to cook Fried Vegetarian Spare Ribs with Lemongrass and Chili
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Prepare the spare ribs
Soak the vegetarian spare ribs you bought in water for 1 – 2 hours until they soften, then rinse and squeeze out the excess water.
Next, use your hands to tear the vegetarian spare ribs into small strips about 1/2 finger width.
Tip: To ensure the vegetarian ribs are crispy when fried and can be stored longer, you should tear the spare ribs into small pieces before frying!
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Frying the pork ribs
Place a pan on the stove, then add about 200ml of cooking oil and wait until the oil is hot. Use chopsticks to stir evenly so that the oil temperature is distributed evenly, then add the shredded vegetarian pork ribs.
Fry over medium heat for about 3 minutes until the shredded vegetarian pork ribs are crispy and slightly golden, then turn off the heat and immediately remove the vegetarian ribs, placing them on oil-absorbing paper.
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Prepare and stir-fry lemongrass and chili
Buy lemongrass, wash it clean, cut off the ends, use a peeler to slice it thinly and chop it finely.
Garlic, separate the cloves, peel, chop small and then mince. For the chili, also remove the stems, wash clean, chop small and mince.
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Fry lemongrass and chili
Pour out some oil from the pan, leaving about 1/2 tablespoon of oil in the pan, then turn on the heat and heat the oil again over medium heat, adding the minced lemongrass and minced garlic and chili.
Stir well over low heat for about 3 minutes until the lemongrass, chili, and garlic mixture is golden and fragrant, then add 3 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce, 1/3 tablespoon of monosodium glutamate, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 2 tablespoons of chili sauce.
Mix well and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the lemongrass and chili mixture in the pan thickens, then add the crispy vegetarian ribs, mixing well over medium heat for about 1 minute until the pieces of vegetarian ribs are evenly coated with the lemongrass and chili mixture and dry, then it is done.
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Final product
Vegetarian spare ribs fried with lemongrass and chili after completion will have a beautiful golden color emitting an attractive aroma of lemongrass and chili. When eating, one can feel the crispy texture of the vegetarian spare ribs combined with the finely seasoned salty and sweet taste.
This dish can be enjoyed with hot white rice dipped in soy sauce, ketchup, or chili sauce, which is incredibly flavorful. If you can’t finish the dish in one day, you can store it in a jar, seal it tightly, and keep it at room temperature.
2. Vegetarian spare ribs fried with lemongrass and chili (recipe shared by a user)
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Preparation
1 hour
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Cooking
25 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian spare ribs fried with lemongrass and chili (recipe shared by a user) Serves 6
Vegetarian spare ribs 1 pack Minced lemongrass 2 tablespoons Garlic 3 cloves Chili 2 pieces Cooking oil 1/2 liter Chili sauce 1 teaspoon Vegetarian fish sauce 1 tablespoon Vegetarian seasoning powder 1 teaspoon Sugar 1 tablespoon
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How to Prepare Fried Vegetarian Ribs with Lemongrass and Chili (recipe shared from a user)
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Prepare the vegetarian ribs
Soak the vegetarian ribs in water for about 1 hour or until you check that they have softened, changing the soaking water 2 – 3 times. After the ribs are soft, use your hands to squeeze out the water, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
Tip:- Changing the soaking water helps reduce the smell of the flour from the ribs.
- Squeezing out the water from the ribs will help reduce oil splatter when frying and make the ribs crispier.
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Fried Ribs
Put a pan on the stove, add 1/2 liter of cooking oil. Wait until the oil is hot, then add the vegetarian ribs, frying them in hot oil over medium heat, turning continuously to avoid burning. Fry until the ribs are golden and crispy, then remove them to drain on paper towels or absorbent paper to reduce the oil.
Tip: Remove the ribs while the oil is still very hot, as hot oil will absorb less into the ribs, and do not turn off the stove before removing the ribs.
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Making Vegetarian Fried Ribs with Lemongrass and Chili
Use the pan you used to fry the ribs above, pour out some of the oil, leaving just 1 teaspoon. Then, add minced garlic and chili to the pan, sauté until fragrant. Next, add all the minced lemongrass and stir-fry together.
Add 1 tablespoon of vegetarian fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of chili sauce to the pan, mixing well. When the sauce mixture boils and thickens, add the fried ribs, stirring on low heat so that the ribs are coated evenly with lemongrass, chili, and seasoning, then turn off the heat.
Tip: Sauté garlic and chili first, then add minced lemongrass because lemongrass burns faster.
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Final Product
So you have completed the dish of fried vegetarian ribs with lemongrass and chili. Each piece of rib is chewy and sweet, blending with the aroma of lemongrass and the sweet and spicy sauce, served with white rice and boiled vegetables makes this vegetarian dish even more delicious and appealing.
Suggestions for buying vegetarian ribs
- Currently, you can easily buy vegetarian ribs at supermarkets, large grocery stores, or reputable vegetarian food shops nationwide.
- With prices ranging for 150 grams of vegetarian ribs from 50,000 – 60,000 VNĐ (price updated in 8/2021).
- When buying vegetarian ribs, you should choose packages that have complete information about the origin, expiration date, and nutritional ingredients printed on the product packaging.
- To be assured, you should choose vegetarian rib products from well-known brands that are trusted by many people and sold at reputable places.
- Do not buy packages of vegetarian ribs that have torn packaging, deflated bags, or show mold spots on the ribs.
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TasteVN hopes that with the 2 ways to make vegetarian ribs fried with lemongrass and chili above will help you successfully make a delicious vegetarian dish that is hard to resist to treat your family and friends!
