How to Cook Delicious Salted Vegetable Tofu with Pork Dices?

Q: Can I use a different type of tofu for this recipe?
A: Yes, you can use any firmness of tofu, but firmer tofu holds its shape better when cooked.

Q: Is there a substitute for the specific brand of seasonings mentioned?
A: Yes, you can use any brand of chicken bouillon, oyster sauce, and soy sauce as substitutes.

Salted Vegetable Tofu with Pork Dices Recipe

Notes

Ingredients:
  • Pork dices: 100g
  • Salted vegetable: 1/4 piece
  • Tofu: 1 block
  • Minced green onion and ginger: to taste
  • Dried red chili and Sichuan peppercorns: to taste
  • Chicken bouillon (e.g., Tai Tai Le Xian Ji Zhi): 1 spoon
  • Oyster sauce: 1 spoon
  • Dark soy sauce: 1/2 spoon
  • Seasoned sesame oil (e.g., Tai Tai Le Xiao Mo Xiang You): a few drops
Instructions:
  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Cut the salted vegetable into strips, rinse twice, soak in water, then dice. Dice the tofu and blanch in boiling water for two minutes, then set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a wok, add dried red chili and Sichuan peppercorns until fragrant, then remove them. Stir-fry minced green onion and ginger.
  4. Add pork dices and stir-fry with cooking wine and dark soy sauce until the meat changes color. Add diced salted vegetables.
  5. Add chicken bouillon, oyster sauce, and water. Cook for five minutes. Add water mixed with starch and cook until the sauce thickens. Turn off the heat and add a few drops of sesame oil.
  6. Serve in a bowl.
  7. Pair with rice for a delicious meal.
  8. Showcase the final dish.
Nutrition:
  • Rich in protein from pork and tofu.
  • Contains essential vitamins and minerals from vegetables.
  • Moderate in calories, depending on portion size.
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