Preparation
20 minutes Cooking
20 minutes Serves
1 – 2 people
Vegetarian spare ribs are a familiar ingredient in many meals for those observing a vegetarian diet. Today, we will guide you on how to make an eye-catching and tasty vegetarian spare ribs dish with sweet potatoes. Let’s find out how to make it!
1 Ingredients for Vegetarian Spare Ribs with Sweet Potatoes
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5 pieces
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1 sweet potato
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Seasonings: salt, pepper, sugar, soy sauce, filtered water
Ingredients for Vegetarian Spare Ribs with Sweet Potatoes
2 How to Make Vegetarian Spare Ribs with Sweet Potatoes
Step 1 Soak the Vegetarian Spare Ribs
First, place all the pieces of vegetarian spare ribs in a bowl and add enough filtered water to soak and soften the ribs.
Once the spare ribs have softened, squeeze out the excess water and cut each piece into four equal parts.
Soaking the Vegetarian Spare Ribs
Step 2 Prepare the Sweet Potato
Peel and rinse the sweet potato, then set it aside to dry. Afterward, cut the sweet potato into small, long sticks about 5-6cm in length.
Preparing the Sweet Potato
Step 3 Fry the Spare Ribs
Next, use chopsticks to poke a small hole in the center of each spare rib piece, then insert a sweet potato stick into the hole.
Inserting Sweet Potato into the Spare Ribs
Heat oil in a pan over the stove. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the spare ribs into the pan and fry until both sides are golden brown. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel.
Frying the Spare Ribs
Step 4 Marinate in the Sauce
In a separate pan, combine 1 tablespoon of vegetarian fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of vegetarian oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of chili sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of five-spice powder, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 3 tablespoons of filtered water. Stir well, then add the fried spare ribs and coat them evenly with the sauce. Your dish is now ready to serve!
Marinating the Spare Ribs in the Sauce
Step 5 Final Product
This vegetarian spare ribs with sweet potatoes dish is easy to prepare and delicious—perfect for trying out at home on vegetarian days.
Final Product
3 Serving Suggestions
While this dish may look intricate, its preparation is quite simple. When served, the spare ribs will be crispy and golden, infused with just the right amount of seasoning. It goes well with rice and is an excellent addition to family meals.
Serving Suggestion
The above guide provides the basic steps to creating delicious vegetarian spare ribs with sweet potatoes. We hope you’ll be able to recreate this dish successfully!