This is a unique recipe involving coconut water that truly elevates these Braised Coconut Pork Ribs to new heights with an incredibly rich, sweet and savory sauce! Kids and adults will both love this dish, and it’s so easy to make, with most of the cooking time just spent waiting for the sauce to reduce!
Preparing these Braised Coconut Pork Ribs begins by blanching the pork ribs to remove impurities but also sets the stage for the ribs to absorb the marinade deeply. The marinade, featuring fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and black pepper, ensures that every bite of pork is bursting with flavor.
The aromatic duo of red onions and garlic adds depth to the dish. Sliced red onions provide a subtle sweetness, while chopped garlic contributes a delightful pungency. They release their aromas when sizzling on the pan, infusing the cooking oil with their essence. The pork ribs are then thrown in and seared brown before the next step.
The key to this recipe is the inclusion of coconut water. This natural, slightly sweet liquid from inside young coconuts not only adds a unique tropical dimension to the dish, but also forms the basis of the sauce that envelops the pork ribs. Once the coconut water is added and brought to a boil, the magic truly begins. As the liquid simmers and reduces, it combines with the marinade to create a luscious, velvety sauce that clings to the pork ribs, resulting in a dish that’s both savory and slightly sweet.
Garnished with fresh coriander leaves, the dish achieves a delightful balance between the richness of the sauce and the vibrant, herbaceous notes of the coriander.
In every bite of Braised Coconut Pork Ribs, you’ll encounter a symphony of flavors. The tender pork, infused with a savory-sweet marinade, is perfectly complemented by the rich coconut sauce, while the aromatic onions and garlic add depth and complexity, and the finishing touch of fresh coriander leaves provides a burst of freshness. So let’s get to it!
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Braised Coconut Pork Ribs
Ingredients
- 600 g pork ribs
- 1 red onion sliced
- 3 garlic cloves chopped
- 220 ml coconut water
- coriander leaves for garnish
Marinade
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- Some black pepper grinded
Instructions
- Place the pork ribs in a pot and pour in water (room temperature) until it covers the pork ribs. Turn on the heat to medium-high and blanch it for 5-7 minutes. Scoop out and throw away the scum, then transfer the pork ribs into a mixing bowl.
- Add the marinade into the pork and mix well. Then prepare the other ingredients such as red onion, garlic, coconut water and coriander.
- Heat oil in your pan over medium heat. Add in the red onions, stir fry for 1 minute before adding in the garlic, and let them cook until fragrant.
- Pour in the marinated pork ribs and let it sear for 4 minutes until the edges are slightly brown.
- Pour in coconut water and bring it to a boil. Once it boils, turn down the heat to medium and let it simmer without a lid for 25 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Coat the pork ribs with sauce, garnish with coriander and serve!