25-Min Soy Glazed Pork Ribs with Crispy Tofu
Tender pork spare ribs glazed in a sweet-salty soy sauce, finished in under 20 minutes with crispy fried tofu on the side. One skillet, bold Japanese flavors, totally TikTok-friendly.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 580
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~1 minute.
Step 2
Working in batches, pan-fry tofu cubes until golden brown on all sides, ~6 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.
Step 3
Add pork ribs to the same skillet and sear, turning occasionally, until browned, ~5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Add ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5
Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, and rice vinegar. Pour over the ribs, add 1/4 cup water, and bring to a simmer.
Step 6
Simmer for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until ribs are tender and sauce coats the meat.
Step 7
Return tofu to the skillet for 1 minute to warm through. Serve immediately, garnish with scallions if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- whisk
- wooden spoon
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