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Chinese-style Sautéed Tofu
Photo: Sherman Kwan

Chinese-style Sautéed Tofu

15 ingredients 5 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1111
Calories
49g
Protein
47g
Fat
121g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 13 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Pork 100g cooked 242
Sesame 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Tofu 100g firm 76
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Bean not in our table 0
Soup not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (3-inch square) pieces tofu
  • 4 cups oil
  • 3 ounces ground pork
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon hot bean paste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup soup stock
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Chopped green onions (for garnish)
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Directions

1

Cut tofu into 1 1/2-inch square pieces, then cut each piece into 2 triangles. Pat dry.

2

Heat oil in a wok or large skillet. Fry tofu until golden brown. Remove tofu from pan and remove oil, leaving only 2 tablespoons. Add ground pork to skillet; fry until pink is gone. Add bean paste, garlic and ginger. Add soup stock, then add browned tofu. Cover and cook over low heat for 2 minutes.

3

Add salt and sugar; bring to a low boil. Make a paste of cornstarch and water; add to mixture and stir until thickened.

4

Serve garnished with green onions.

5

Serves 4 to 6.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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