Ground Pork and Tofu

Method6 steps · about 15 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Drain the one firm-tofu block, then gently crumble it into small pieces. Keep this one drained, crumbled tofu batch ready for the later pan stage.

   Uses 1 block firm tofu, about 1 lb

2. 2

   Step 2: Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add the 1 lb ground pork and break it apart as it browns for 2–3 minutes. This is the initial browning stage; the pork continues cooking after the tofu is added.

   Brown ground pork · 3 minUses 1 lb ground pork

3. 3

   Step 3: Add the one prepared drained, crumbled tofu batch to the partly browned pork. Stir and cook the pork-and-tofu mixture for another 2 minutes.

   Cook pork with crumbled tofu · 2 minUses Partly browned ground pork · Drained crumbled firm tofu

4. 4

   Step 4: Add the 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tsp sesame oil to the pan mixture. Stir-fry for 1 more minute, until evenly combined and hot. Check that the ground pork is fully cooked at 160°F (71°C); continue cooking if needed rather than relying on the short guide alone.

   Finish seasoned pork and tofu · 1 minUses Pan-cooked pork and tofu mixture · 1 tbsp oyster sauce · 1 tbsp soy sauce · 2 tsp sesame oil for seasoning

5. 5

   Step 5: Transfer the fully cooked pork-and-tofu mixture to a shallow serving bowl. Top with the finely chopped half-bunch of cilantro (½ bunch) and serve hot as four portions, with cooked rice if desired.

   Uses Fully cooked seasoned ground pork and tofu · ½ bunch cilantro, finely chopped · Cooked rice, as desired for serving

6. 6

   Step 6: Refrigerate any actual leftovers promptly in a sealed container and use within 2–3 days. Microwave the selected leftover portion in 30-second increments, stirring as needed, until hot throughout at 165°F (74°C).

   Uses Actual completed pork-tofu leftovers, if any