Pork Tofu Casserole (Taiwan Mushi)

Method10 steps

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   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Choose a 2–3 quart casserole dish or a 10-inch cast-iron pan.

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   Step 2: Drain the firm tofu (1) block and cut it into 1-inch cubes or rectangular pieces. Arrange all the tofu across the bottom of the casserole dish or cast-iron pan.

   Uses 1 block firm tofu

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   Step 3: In a saucepan over medium heat, sauté the ground pork (1 lb) in its own rendered fat, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through to 160°F.

   Uses 1 lb ground pork

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   Step 4: Add the sliced onion (1), all 6–8 sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms, and the drained chopped water chestnuts (1 can) to the cooked pork. Sauté for 3–4 minutes, stirring, until the onion softens.

   Soften casserole vegetables · 4 minUses Cooked ground pork · 1 onion, sliced · 6–8 fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced · 1 can water chestnuts, labeled 8 oz, drained and chopped

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   Step 5: Add the 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sake and 1 tbsp mirin to the pork-vegetable mixture. Stir and cook over medium heat for 1 more minute, coating the mixture with the seasonings.

   Season pork mixture · 1 minUses Cooked pork and softened vegetables · 2 tbsp soy sauce · 1 tbsp sake · 1 tbsp mirin

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   Step 6: Spread the entire cooked pork-vegetable mixture evenly over the tofu already arranged in the baking dish.

   Uses Seasoned cooked pork-vegetable mixture · Tofu base in baking dish

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   Step 7: Beat 3 eggs for a smaller pan, or 4–5 eggs for a larger, shallower pan. Pour the beaten eggs evenly over the assembled pork and tofu so the top is coated.

   Uses 3–5 eggs, according to pan size · Assembled pork and tofu casserole

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   Step 8: Sprinkle both chopped green-onion (2 stalks) stalks evenly over the egg-topped casserole.

   Uses 2 stalks green onions, chopped · Egg-topped pork and tofu casserole

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   Step 9: Cover the pan with foil and bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes. Check that the eggs are set and the center of the casserole reaches 165°F; continue baking under the foil if needed.

   Bake pork-tofu casserole · 30 minUses Covered-ready pork-tofu casserole with eggs and green onions

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    Step 10: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to make slicing easier. Slice and serve hot with the cooked rice. Refrigerate leftovers promptly for 2–3 days; reheat in the microwave, steamer, or covered 350°F oven until the center reaches 165°F.

    Rest before slicing · 5 minUses Fully baked pork-tofu casserole · Hot cooked rice, to serve