Tofu Stir Fry with Minced Pork

Ingredients

• 1 box of regular firm tofu
• 1 tbsp. chopped green onion or scallion
• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp. minced garlic
• 1 tbsp. minced ginger
• 1/4 tsp. Sichuan peppercorn (, optional)
• 1 tbsp. oyster sauce
• 1 cup of minced pork
• 1 tsp. dark soy sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Pinch of black pepper powder

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut the firm tofu into cubes and soak in slightly salted water for around 10 minutes. Transfer out and drain.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, marinate minced pork with marinating sauce.

3. 3

   Drain the tofu. Heat up a saucepan over medium-high heat, add in the pork and stir-fry until fragrant and crispy. Add ginger, garlic, and Sichuan peppercorn and fry for 1 minute until aromatic (over slow fire).

4. 4

   Pour in oyster sauce.

5. 5

   Add the tofu cubes into the saucepan and pour in dark soy sauce (for coloring)as well. Stir-fry to combine all ingredients together.

6. 6

   Pour ¼ of water, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Sprinkle some chopped green onion and serve immediately.