Braised pork spare ribs (Suon ram man)
So delicious and cleaning hassle-free! You only need one skillet to cook this braised pork spare ribs recipe (suon ram man). It is a classic Vietnamese home-cooked meal featuring the most tender and savory pork ribs.
Servings: 2 people
Calories per serving: 1324kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb pork spare ribs cut into 2x1 pieces
- 7 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ c fish sauce
- 1 tbsp sweet soy sauce
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 small Thai chilies
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for searing
- 2 - 2.5 c coconut water or juice for braising
- 10 quail eggs optional, boiled, and peeled.
For garnish
- 2 sprig cilantro chopped
- 2 sprig green onion chopped
- 1 tsp fried garlic optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pork spare ribs and marinating ingredients. Mix well and let the ribs marinate for at least 30 minutes.1.5 lb pork spare ribs, 7 cloves garlic, ¼ c fish sauce, 1 tbsp sweet soy sauce, ½ tsp paprika, ¼ tsp white pepper, ¼ tsp black pepper, 2 small Thai chilies
- Add vegetable oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated pork ribs and brown on all sides, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Don't worry about cooking them all the way in this step. The purpose of searing is to have that attractive color at the end.2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Add coconut juice to the pan, just enough to cover the pork ribs (I used 2 cups). Raise the heat to a high setting and bring the whole pan to the boiling point, about 30 to 40 seconds.2 - 2.5 c coconut water or juice
- Then immediately lower the heat back to a medium-high setting and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add cooked quail eggs to the pan and continue cooking for 10 minutes. Then lower the heat to medium-low and cook for another 10 minutes; by this time, all the liquid is reduced almost by two-thirds. Stir occasionally toward the end of the braising process to coat the ribs with caramelized sauce evenly.10 quail eggs
- When the meat is tender and almost falls off the bones, and the sauce becomes thickened, turn off the heat. Garnish with chopped cilantro, green onion, and fried garlic.2 sprig cilantro, 2 sprig green onion, 1 tsp fried garlic
- Serve hot immediately with a hot bowl of rice.
Notes
What to do with leftovers?
Leftover braised pork spare ribs can be kept in the fridge in a storage container for up to 2 days.How do I reheat these spare ribs?
Add leftover ribs to a pan together with ¼ cup of coconut juice or water and reheat over medium heat, approximately 5 minutes. Remember to stir occasionally to coat the ribs evenly with the sauce.Can I freeze these braised pork spare ribs?
- With uncooked ribs: store in a freezer-type container in a freezer for up to 1 month. Thaw the ribs overnight in the refrigerator, then you can proceed to braising process the next day.
- With cooked ribs: frozen cooked spare ribs can be kept for up to 2 weeks. Before proceeding with the reheating process (see above), remember to thaw them in the fridge overnight.
How long can I marinade these ribs?
You can marinade these spare ribs for at least 30 minutes before braising. You can also marinate them overnight. Longer than that, it's better to freeze them to preserve their freshness and avoid over-marinating.Nutrition
Calories: 1324kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 66gFat: 100gSaturated Fat: 30gPolyunsaturated Fat: 22gMonounsaturated Fat: 34gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 652mgSodium: 3354mgPotassium: 2559mgFiber: 7gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 972IUVitamin C: 86mgCalcium: 262mgIron: 7mg