One-Pot Cauliflower Stew with Pork

Name: One-Pot Cauliflower Stew with Pork
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 300g Pork belly or shoulder, sliced thin; 1 medium head Cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets; 2 medium Potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks; 200g Firm tofu, sliced; 50g Sweet potato starch noodles; 3 stalks Green onions, chopped; 3 pieces Ginger, sliced; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons Light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Dark soy sauce; to taste Salt; 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil; 500ml Water or chicken stock

A hearty Chinese home-style dish where tender cauliflower mingles with soft potatoes, silky tofu, and savory pork in a rich, comforting braising liquid. This rustic one-pot meal is perfect for family dinners.

40 min

Medium

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A comforting dish from northern Chinese home cooking, this stew brings together simple ingredients into something greater than the sum of its parts. The cauliflower absorbs all the savory flavors while maintaining a gentle bite.

Ingredients

Pork belly or shoulder, sliced thin 300g

Cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets 1 medium head

Potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 2 medium

Firm tofu, sliced 200g

Sweet potato starch noodles 50g

Green onions, chopped 3 stalks

Ginger, sliced 3 pieces

Garlic, minced 2 cloves

Light soy sauce 2 tablespoons

Dark soy sauce 1 tablespoon

Salt to taste

Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons

Water or chicken stock 500ml

Instructions

Prepare the ingredients

Slice the pork into thin strips. Cut cauliflower into manageable florets. Peel potatoes and cut into large chunks. Slice tofu into rectangles about 1cm thick. Soak the sweet potato noodles in warm water until softened, then drain.

Sauté the aromatics

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ginger and garlic, stir-frying until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the pork slices and cook until they lose their pink color and start to brown slightly.

Build the stew

Add potatoes and cauliflower to the pot. Pour in soy sauces and water (or stock). Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes until vegetables are nearly tender.

Add tofu and noodles

Gently place tofu slices and soaked noodles into the stew. Continue cooking covered for another 8-10 minutes until potatoes are fully soft and noodles have absorbed the flavorful broth. Season with salt to taste.

Finish and serve

Sprinkle chopped green onions over the top. Give everything a gentle stir to combine. Serve hot in deep bowls, optionally with steamed rice on the side.