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Tofu with Minced Pork

Deep-fried tofu topped with a savoury minced pork and mushroom gravy.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese / Malaysian Chinese
Calories: 454
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients (A)
  • 1 Chinese dried mushroom
  • 1 box firm tofu
  • 70 g minced meat pork or chicken
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornflour
  • 1 tablespoon onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic chopped
Seasoning (B)
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • A dash of ground white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water
Garnish
  • Chopped red chilli and scallion spring onion

Equipment

  • Wok or frying pan
  • Deep-fry pan

Method
 

  1. Soak the mushroom in warm water until soft. Remove the stem and cut into small cubes.
  2. Cut the tofu in half and deep-fry in hot oil at 190C / 375F for about 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
  3. Saute the onion and garlic until fragrant. Add the minced meat and stir-fry until aromatic.
  4. Add the mushroom and the Ingredients B seasoning; cook until the gravy thickens.
  5. Place the tofu on a plate and top with the minced meat gravy.
  6. Garnish with chopped red chilli and spring onions. Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 454kcal

Notes

Source: tasteasianfood.com. Estimated nutrition per serving (300g): 1900kJ/454kcal, Fat 30g (HIGH, 43% RI), Saturates 5.5g (MED, 28% RI), Sugars 3g (LOW, 3% RI), Salt 2.6g (HIGH, 43% RI). Estimates for general guidance only.

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