3 chinese glazed thai Recipes

pork spareribs trimmed st. louis-style , membrane removed, cut in half across the bone, mushroom soy sauce *, or regular soy sauce plus 1 1/2 tbsp. molasses, shaoxing rice wine * or dry sherry, chinese five-spice powder, star anise pods, coarsely chopped unpeeled fresh ginger, sugar, reduced-sodium soy sauce, chinese red vinegar * or unseasoned rice vinegar, thai or vietnamese fish sauce, vegetable oil for deep-frying , plus 1/4 cup oil for cooking in wok, cornstarch, minced garlic, thai basil leaves * or small regular basil leaves, plus a few basil sprigs

qt. reduced-sodium chicken broth, minced fresh ginger, minced fresh garlic, reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided, thai or other asian sweet chili sauce, extra-firm tofu, drained and patted dry, vegetable oil, fresh ramen noodles or fresh chinese wheat noodles, shredded carrots, spinach leaves