Stir-Fried Pork Belly with Smoked Tofu

Name: Stir-Fried Pork Belly with Smoked Tofu
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 200g, thinly sliced pork belly; 150g, cut into thin strips smoked tofu; 2 medium, sliced fresh green peppers; 1, sliced (optional for heat) fresh red chili; 4-5 stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces garlic shoots; 3, finely sliced garlic cloves; 1 small piece, sliced ginger; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine; a pinch sugar; to taste salt

A quick and flavorful Hunan-style stir-fry featuring tender pork belly slices paired with smoky tofu, finished with aromatic peppers and garlic. This home-style dish comes together in minutes and delivers bold, savory flavors with a satisfying texture contrast.

25 min

Easy

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A beloved everyday dish in Hunan households, this stir-fry combines the rich marbling of pork belly with the firm, smoky bite of braised tofu. The addition of fresh peppers and garlic shoots brings brightness and crunch to each bite.

Ingredients

pork belly 200g, thinly sliced

smoked tofu 150g, cut into thin strips

fresh green peppers 2 medium, sliced

fresh red chili 1, sliced (optional for heat)

garlic shoots 4-5 stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces

garlic cloves 3, finely sliced

ginger 1 small piece, sliced

cooking oil 2 tablespoons

light soy sauce 1 tablespoon

dark soy sauce 1 teaspoon

Shaoxing wine 1 tablespoon

sugar a pinch

salt to taste

Instructions

Prepare the ingredients

Slice the pork belly into thin, even pieces. Cut the smoked tofu into matchstick-sized strips. Slice the peppers, garlic shoots, garlic, and ginger as specified. Having everything prepped and near the stove ensures a smooth cooking process.

Sear the pork

Heat oil in a wok over high heat until smoking. Add the pork slices and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they release their fats and begin to turn golden. The pork should have some caramelized edges for maximum flavor.

Build the aromatics

Add the sliced garlic and ginger to the wok, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the Shaoxing wine to deglaze, letting it sizzle and evaporate slightly.

Add tofu and season

Toss in the smoked tofu strips and stir-fry for about 2 minutes. Add both soy sauces, the pinch of sugar, and a splash of water. Let everything cook together so the tofu absorbs the savory seasonings.

Finish with vegetables

Add the sliced peppers and garlic shoots. Stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until the peppers are slightly softened but still retain some crunch. Season with salt to taste, then serve immediately over steamed rice.