Soft Tofu with Ground Pork Recipe

If you’re looking for a cozy, comforting meal that’s simple and quick to make, but also packed with flavor, Soft Tofu with Ground Pork is a dish you’ll want to try. Believe me, it will be one of your go-to meals on a busy weeknight, whether you’re new to cooking with tofu or a seasoned pro. My recipe combines the silky smooth tofu with seasoned, savory ground pork, all gently simmered in a light, umami sauce that marries all the ingredients. It’s perfect over a bowl of white rice AND family-friendly.

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Soft Tofu with Ground Pork Recipe

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

Keyword: Soft Tofu, Soft Tofu with Ground Pork, Soft Tofu with Minced Pork

Ingredients

FOR THE PORK

• 10 oz ground pork
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp corn starch

FOR THE SAUCE

• 3/4 cup chicken stock
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• Dash of white pepper

REST OF THE DISH

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small knob of ginger sliced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 block soft tofu (about 16oz) halved & cut 1/2 inch thick
• 1 tbsp corn starch
• 1 tbsp water
• 1 tsp rice wine
• 1 scallion minced

Instructions

• Thoroughly mix the ground pork, soy sauce, olive oil and corn starch together and marinate for 15-30 minutes.
• In a separate bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients. Mix well.
• Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil on medium-high heat. Add the sliced ginger and minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
• Add the ground pork into the same pan and cook until they are no longer pink. Set aside.
• In a wok or pan, bring the sauce to a slight boil, then add the tofu and ground pork. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
• Mix 1 tbsp of corn starch with 1 tbsp of water and stir the mixture into the wok or pan.
• Add 1 tsp of rice wine into the pan, stirring carefully to combine all ingredients.
• Top the dish with scallions.
• Serve over rice (or noodles) and enjoy!

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Notes

PRODUCT LINKS:

• Kikkoman Lite Soy Sauce – https://amzn.to/3bfWJJ3
• Argo Corn Starch – https://amzn.to/397IfbD
• Lee Kum Kee Oyster Sauce – https://amzn.to/3pWHsRM
• Kirkland Signature Organic Gluten-Free Chicken Stock – https://amzn.to/3nqFkzU
• Kadoya Sesame Oil – https://amzn.to/3pWPFFA
• Ikea Measuring Spoons – https://amzn.to/3bb5YKK