Chinese-Style Vegan Ribs with Coconut Rice | Juicy Marbles Recipe

Name: Chinese-Style Ribs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 5 garlic cloves, crushed and minced; 1 tbsp canned pineapple, minced; ¼ tsp star anise (or grind 1 whole star anise); 5 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp salt; 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup; 2 tbsp coconut oil (or cooking oil of choice); 2½ tbsp hoisin sauce; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 5 tbsp ketchup; 1 tbsp water; ½ tsp Chinese five-spice powder; 2 tbsp orange juice; 1 tsp pepper; ½ tsp paprika; 1 pack Juicy Marbles Baby Ribs; 1 cup jasmine rice; 2 cups water; ¼ tsp ground cardamom; ¼ tsp dried thyme; ¼ tsp garlic powder (or minced fresh garlic); 1 tbsp coconut oil; ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste); 1 cup broccoli florets (include the sliced stem!); A dash of salt; Water for steaming

Chinese Take-Out Style Ribs

coconu rice & broccoli

A Sticky, Sweet Escape into Culinary Bliss

We’re all complex, beautifully imperfect beings—and sometimes, the soul cries out for a little indulgence. Enter these sticky, sweet, and savory vegan ribs, dripping with a Chinese-style takeout glaze that feels like a warm hug for your taste buds. Paired with aromatic coconut-cardamom rice and vibrant steamed broccoli, this dish is the culinary equivalent of escaping reality for just a little while.

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Cooking this feast feels like a meditative practice. The sauce begins as a bubbling cauldron of bold flavors: sweet pineapple, garlic, hoisin, and that unmistakable kiss of Chinese five-spice. It simmers away into a glossy masterpiece, ready to coat every inch of Juicy Marbles' perfectly seared ribs. Meanwhile, jasmine rice soaks up the creamy richness of coconut oil and the floral warmth of cardamom, transforming into a side dish that’s anything but ordinary.

And then there’s the broccoli—steamed to tender perfection, its bright green florets a reminder that even indulgent meals can be balanced. Put it all together, and you’ve got a meal that looks like takeout but tastes like love, handcrafted in your own kitchen.

So, here’s your permission slip to savor every bite, unapologetically. Cook it, plate it, and let your worries dissolve into the sticky-sweet embrace of these ribs.

Chinese-Style Ribs

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Cuisine

Chinese

Author:

Lucy Albert

Servings

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

45 minutes

Sometimes, you have to let go, break the shackles of reason, and just be free. In those rare moments of insane clarity, a sticky & sweet fantasy in the shape of Chinese take-out ribs may emerge and tempt us to forget about the troubles of society. Or the ungodly amount of sugar we are about to consume. It’s ok to escape from time to time. It’s ok to be comfortable! I’m not crying, it’s just OK! I am enough.

Ingredients

For the Chinese-Style Ribs

5 garlic cloves, crushed and minced
1 tbsp canned pineapple, minced
¼ tsp star anise (or grind 1 whole star anise)
5 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp salt
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
2 tbsp coconut oil (or cooking oil of choice)
2½ tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp tomato paste
5 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp water
½ tsp Chinese five-spice powder
2 tbsp orange juice
1 tsp pepper
½ tsp paprika
1 pack Juicy Marbles Baby Ribs

For the Coconut-Cardamom Rice

1 cup jasmine rice
2 cups water
¼ tsp ground cardamom
¼ tsp dried thyme
¼ tsp garlic powder (or minced fresh garlic)
1 tbsp coconut oil
½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)

For the Steamed Broccoli

1 cup broccoli florets (include the sliced stem!)
A dash of salt
Water for steaming

Directions

For the Chinese-Style Sauce

Combine all the sauce ingredients—garlic, pineapple, sugar, spices, honey, ketchup, tomato paste, hoisin sauce, orange juice, water, salt, and coconut oil—in a small pot.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, bringing it to a boil.
Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens into a glossy glaze. Remove from heat and set aside.

For the Vegan Ribs

Stovetop Method: Heat a non-stick pan over low heat. Add a dash of cooking oil.
Place the ribs in the pan and cover with a lid. Cook on low for 7 minutes per side, allowing the ribs to heat through without burning the crust.
Remove the lid and turn up the heat to medium. Sear each side for 2 minutes until charred.
Brush the ribs generously with the prepared sauce and let them caramelize for another minute on each side.
Oven Method: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush both sides generously with the sauce.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until the glaze is sticky and caramelized.

For the Coconut-Cardamom Rice

Rinse the rice under cool water until the water runs clear.
In a small pot, combine the rice, water, thyme, garlic, and cardamom. Cover and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook for 10-15 minutes until the water is absorbed.
Stir in the coconut oil and fluff the rice with a fork. Cover the pot with a towel under the lid to absorb excess moisture until ready to serve.

For the Steamed Broccoli

If using a steamer, add water to the base and place the broccoli in the steaming basket. Cover with a lid.
Bring the water to a boil and steam for 5-10 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
Sprinkle with a dash of salt before serving.

Assembly

Plate a generous scoop of coconut-cardamom rice.
Add a heap of steamed broccoli for that vibrant pop of green.
Lay the sticky, caramelized vegan ribs on top, brushing them with extra sauce for good measure.
Serve immediately, with a side of extra sauce for dipping.

There’s no need for takeout when you can create something this indulgent at home. These Chinese-style vegan ribs with their glossy, finger-licking glaze will transport you straight to comfort food heaven, while the aromatic coconut rice and crisp-tender broccoli keep things fresh and balanced.

Snap a pic of your masterpiece, tag @juicymarbles on social media, and let the world drool over your culinary creation. Now go forth and conquer dinner like the plant-based superhero you are.

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Ingredients

For the Chinese-Style Ribs

For the Coconut-Cardamom Rice

For the Steamed Broccoli

Directions

For the Chinese-Style Sauce

For the Vegan Ribs

For the Coconut-Cardamom Rice

For the Steamed Broccoli

Assembly

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