Stir-Fried Smoked Tofu with Pork
A quick and satisfying stir-fry featuring silky smoked tofu panels, tender pork belly, and aromatic garlic scapes. This classic homestyle dish comes together in minutes and delivers comforting textures in every bite.
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This homestyle favorite showcases the gentle smoke of pressed tofu alongside savory pork belly. The key is getting a nice golden edge on the pork while keeping the tofu pieces intact.
Ingredients
smoked tofu (firm)
14 oz
pork belly
4 oz
garlic scapes
3-4 stalks
garlic cloves, minced
2
fresh ginger, sliced
1 inch
scallions
2
canola oil
2 tbsp
light soy sauce
1 tbsp
cooking wine
1 tbsp
sugar
1/2 tsp
salt
to taste
Instructions
1
Prep the ingredients
Cut the smoked tofu into thin rectangular sheets, about 1/4 inch thick. Slice the pork belly into small pieces. Trim the garlic scapes and cut into diagonal pieces about 2 inches long. Separate the white and green parts of the scallions.
2
Render the pork fat
Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pork belly pieces and spread them out in a single layer. Let them cook without stirring for about 2 minutes until the edges turn golden and the fat begins to render. Stir and cook another minute until lightly crisped.
3
Bloom the aromatics
Add the ginger slices, minced garlic, and scallion whites to the wok. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until incredibly fragrant. The aromatics should sizzle and perfume the oil.
4
Stir-fry the tofu
Carefully add the tofu sheets to the wok. Gently toss everything together so the tofu absorbs the pork fat and aromatics. Pour in the soy sauce, cooking wine, and sugar. Stir gently for 2-3 minutes, being careful not to break the tofu pieces.
5
Finish and serve
Add the garlic scapes and scallion greens to the wok. Stir-fry for 1 minute until the scapes are just tender but still bright green. Season with salt to taste. Transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately while hot.
