This is a variation on Ma Po Tofu that my mom developed when I was a kid and it instantly became a household favorite. Me, my brother, and our cousins, requested it all the time. Now that I made it for Lon, he’ll be requesting it too. *photo was updated on 8/23/16
Fried Tofu with Minced Pork in Spicy Garlic Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup + 2 1/2 tablespoon water, divided
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 6 ounces ground pork
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce (more if you want spicier)
- 4 pieces (2.5″x2.5″x1.5″) fresh fried tofu, cut into 4 pieces each
- 1/4 cup chopped scallion
- steamed white rice to serve
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, stir together cornstarch and 1.5 tablespoons of water. Make sure it is completely dissolved. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
3. Mix 2/3 of the slurry into the pork and put it in the oil and break it up while cooking. Use a tablespoon of water to help break it up. Stir until cooked through and add soy sauce, garlic, sugar, and chili garlic sauce.
4. Add tofu and 1 cup of water, and stir. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
5. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes. Stir in remaining slurry and scallions and stir for 1 minute or until even consistency throughout.
It’s irresistible with rice — you can’t help but eat too much!
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mm my mom made something similar to that, except she steamed the tofu and then lightly sauteed it with the rest of the dish 🙂
I think anything fried is delicious! I want to fry up some TOFU!
Looks delicious! I love Chinese cooking.
This looks delicious, I’ve been looking for ways to incorporate more tofu into my diet!
I really love this variation. My husband sometimes gets tired of tofu, and I think this might spice up the other recipe you’ve already provided. Thanks for the flexibility!
I love it, I adore this dish!! Thanks!!!
I had Tofu years ago…if I remember rightly it picks up the flavour of what you put with it? So minced pork & garlic sauce sounds great..have to try! I can see why it goes well with rice…mop up time..yum
tofu is something i only like on certain days, but fry it up and i can’t resist it. that’s an amazing sauce, too!
Oh, I love this dish. Looks just about pure comfort to me. I’m going to make this, probably tomorrow. Thanks!
Where can I get fresh fried tofu? I shop in Flushing and usually they are in plastic packs and not fresh. Please help!
Jean, we get it at Kwong Hop Inc.