Minced Meat Tofu
A classic Chinese home-style dish featuring soft tofu braised with savory minced meat in a delicious sauce.
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Minced Meat Tofu is a beloved staple in Chinese home cooking, offering a comforting balance of textures and flavors. The soft, silky tofu absorbs the savory sauce, while the minced meat adds a satisfying richness and depth. It is a simple yet delicious meal that comes together quickly and is perfect served over steamed rice for a hearty dinner.
Ingredients
Firm tofu
400g
Mushroom sauce
1 bag
Pork
50g
Scallion
To taste
Garlic
To taste
Soy sauce
1 spoon
Oyster sauce
2 spoons
Sichuan pepper powder
0.5 spoons
Salt
0.5 spoon
Shiitake mushrooms
Instructions
1
Step 1
Cut the tofu into small pieces, mince the pork, chop the green onions and garlic, and prepare a bag of mushroom sauce.
2
Step 2
Pour a moderate amount of oil into the pan, add the minced pork, and stir-fry.
3
Step 3
Stir-fry the minced pork until golden brown, add the mushroom sauce, and continue stir-frying.
4
Step 4
Add the chopped green onions and garlic, and stir-fry evenly.
5
Step 5
Add about one bowl of water.
6
Step 6
Once the water is boiling, add the tofu.
7
Step 7
Add oyster sauce, soy sauce, Sichuan pepper powder, and salt. Simmer until the sauce thickens, then reduce until the liquid dries up.
8
Step 8
Transfer to a plate, sprinkle with chopped green onions, and serve.
Main Dish
Air-Dried Sichuan Peppercorn Duck
Duck legs cured with crushed green Sichuan peppercorns, salt, and baijiu, then hung to air-dry and later steamed. The green peppercorns matter more than regular red ones—their numbing aroma sinks deeper into the meat. A high-proof Chinese liquor works best for the cure.
