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A top-down view of the finished dish in a wok on a white marble cooktop background. The tofu, ground pork (or chicken), and scallions are fully combined, with the sauce coating everything evenly, ready to be served.

Home Style Tofu Recipe

This savory stir-fry combines crispy tofu with ground pork and a flavorful sauce, featuring garlic, chili, and scallions for a tasty and satisfying Chinese dish. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4
Calories 251 kcal

Equipment

  • Flat-bottomed cast iron pan
  • Wok
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
  • divided
  • 1 pound firm tofu pat dry, cut in half lengthwise and sliced into 1/4-inch/0.6cm slices
  • 2 cloves garlic smashed and chopped
  • 1 red chili pepper deseeded and thinly sliced
  • 3 scallions cut into 1-inch/2.5cm pieces, with the white parts separated from the green parts
  • 4 oz. ground pork or ground chicken
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons oyster sauce or vegetarian oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat a flat-bottomed cast iron pan over medium-high heat until lightly smoking. Add 1 tablespoon of oil, tilting the pan to coat the bottom. Pan-fry the tofu slices for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Turn off the heat and set aside.
    A top-down view of a flat-bottomed cast iron pan on a stovetop with a white marble cooktop background. Firm tofu slices are being pan-fried until golden brown, with steam rising and the tofu turning crispy.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a wok over medium heat. Cook the garlic, chili, and white parts of the scallions for about 1 minute.
    A top-down view of a wok on a white marble cooktop background. Smashed garlic, sliced red chili pepper, and the white parts of scallions are sizzling in oil, releasing their aromatic flavors
  • Add the ground pork (or chicken) and stir-fry until cooked through, about 1 minute.
    A top-down view of a wok on a white marble cooktop. Ground pork (or chicken) is being stir-fried with garlic, chili, and scallions until fully cooked, turning golden and fragrant.
  • Stir in the light soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil.
  • Add the pan-fried tofu and the green parts of the scallions. Increase the heat and stir-fry quickly to combine everything.
    A top-down view of a wok on a white marble cooktop. Pan-fried tofu slices and the green parts of scallions are being added to the sauce and cooked meat, stir-frying quickly to combine.
  • Add salt to taste and serve.
    A top-down view of the finished dish in a wok on a white marble cooktop background. The tofu, ground pork (or chicken), and scallions are fully combined, with the sauce coating everything evenly, ready to be served.