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.
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
Instructions Start Cooking
- 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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