Q: Can I use a different type of tofu for this recipe?
A: Yes, you can use any firmness of tofu, but firmer tofu holds its shape better when cooked.
Q: Is there a substitute for the specific brand of seasonings mentioned?
A: Yes, you can use any brand of chicken bouillon, oyster sauce, and soy sauce as substitutes.
Salted Vegetable Tofu with Pork Dices Recipe
Notes
- Pork dices: 100g
- Salted vegetable: 1/4 piece
- Tofu: 1 block
- Minced green onion and ginger: to taste
- Dried red chili and Sichuan peppercorns: to taste
- Chicken bouillon (e.g., Tai Tai Le Xian Ji Zhi): 1 spoon
- Oyster sauce: 1 spoon
- Dark soy sauce: 1/2 spoon
- Seasoned sesame oil (e.g., Tai Tai Le Xiao Mo Xiang You): a few drops
- Gather all ingredients.
- Cut the salted vegetable into strips, rinse twice, soak in water, then dice. Dice the tofu and blanch in boiling water for two minutes, then set aside.
- Heat oil in a wok, add dried red chili and Sichuan peppercorns until fragrant, then remove them. Stir-fry minced green onion and ginger.
- Add pork dices and stir-fry with cooking wine and dark soy sauce until the meat changes color. Add diced salted vegetables.
- Add chicken bouillon, oyster sauce, and water. Cook for five minutes. Add water mixed with starch and cook until the sauce thickens. Turn off the heat and add a few drops of sesame oil.
- Serve in a bowl.
- Pair with rice for a delicious meal.
- Showcase the final dish.
- Rich in protein from pork and tofu.
- Contains essential vitamins and minerals from vegetables.
- Moderate in calories, depending on portion size.