Pork Ribs Braised with Fermented Tofu

Method

1. 1 Mash the red fermented bean curd with a little water, then strain it through a sieve to make a smooth, lump-free sauce.
2. 2 Marinate the ribs with fermented soybean paste, chopped lemongrass and garlic for 30 minutes.
3. 3 Pan-fry the ribs for 6 minutes until the outside is seared, then caramelize the sugar.
4. 4 Pour in fresh coconut water instead of regular water, then simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
5. 5 Since fermented tofu is already salty, absolutely do not add any more salt or fish sauce; balance it only with sugar.

With an appliance

• Pressure cooker 40 min

  Replace step 4: simmer in a pressure cooker for 15 minutes at high pressure, then quickly release the pressure and simmer the sauce for 8 minutes with the lid open.