This Tofu Over Minced Pork is a quick and easy, protein-packed meal topped with tofu coated in a savory marinade.

One simple step that makes a big difference is boiling the tofu in salted water before cooking. Heating the tofu causes its soy protein network to weaken, allowing some of the water trapped inside to escape, while a small amount of salt diffuses into the tofu. This lightly seasons the tofu, helps hold it together better during cooking, and can even reduce some of the “beany” soy flavor.

Make sure to serve it over rice for a balanced meal!

Tofu Over Minced Pork

This tofu over minced pork is a high-protein meal made by boiling tofu in salted water to improve its texture, season it from within, and help reduce its beany flavor.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Course Main Course

Cuisine Fusion

Servings people

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Ingredients

Tofu

1 block firm tofu
2 Tbsp water
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp fish sauce
1 Tbsp sesame seeds
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
1 Tbsp mirin
1 tsp sesame oil

Ground pork

1 Tbsp garlic, minced
1 Tbsp shallots, minced
1 Tbsp lemongrass, minced
1 Tbsp tomato paste
1 cup carrots, minced
1 tomato, chopped
10 oz pork chops, ground
5 oz green beans, chopped in half
¼ cup chicken bone broth
½ Tbsp fish sauce
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp oyster sauce
1 Tbsp sriracha
1 tsp black pepper
2 Thai chili peppers, minced

Garnish

Green onion

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Instructions
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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil (about 1 Tbsp of salt). Add the firm tofu and cook for 10 minutes. Drain, then coat the tofu with the marinade sauce and set aside while you prepare the pork.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the garlic, shallots, and lemongrass for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Stir in the tomato paste and carrots, cooking for another 2 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes, allowing them to soften and release their juices.
Add the ground pork and cook for about 3 minutes, breaking it up as it browns.
Stir in the seasonings and continue cooking for another 3 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
Add the Thai chilis, green beans, and chicken bone broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for about 4 minutes, or until the green beans are tender and the pork is fully cooked.
Plate the pork mixture then place serve with tofu on top and a side of rice.

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