Bamboo Shoots and Dried Tofu Stir-fried with Cured Pork

Bamboo Shoots and Dried Tofu Stir-fried with Cured Pork

This **Stir-Fried Water Chestnut with Dried Tofu and Cured Meat** is a vibrant, savory dish bursting with contrasting textures and rich umami flavors. Tender water chestnuts add a crisp bite, while golden-fried dried tofu soaks up the smoky depth of cured meat. Colorful bell peppers and earthy black fungus round out the stir-fry, enhanced by aromatic scallions, ginger, and garlic. The secret lies in the technique—blanching the water chestnuts for perfect crunch, frying the tofu until crispy, and layering flavors with soy sauce, cooking wine, and yellow bean sauce. A splash of water keeps the dish juicy, while a hint of salt and chicken powder balances the savory-sweet notes. Quick, hearty, and packed with bold flavors, this stir-fry is a delicious way to enjoy classic ingredients with a gourmet twist!

10 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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cured meat
150g
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dried tofu
100g
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water chestnut
200g

The aromatics

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green bell pepper
1 medium (150g)
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red bell pepper
1 medium (150g)
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black fungus
50g (soaked)
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scallions
2 stalks
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ginger
10g (sliced)
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garlic
5g (minced)

The sauce & seasonings

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soy sauce
1 tbsp
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cooking wine
1 tbsp
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salt
to taste
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chicken powder
1 tsp
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yellow bean sauce
1 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Cut the water chestnut into slanting slices, cut the dried tofu into small pieces, cut the cured meat into slices, and cut the green and red bell peppers into diamond-shaped blocks.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Boil water in a pot, blanch the water chestnut for a moment, and then lift it out.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Pour more oil than usual into the wok, heat it to 50% heat, add the dried tofu, and fry until the surface of the tofu is golden yellow. Then, lift it out and drain the excess oil.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Leave the remaining oil in the wok, add the chopped scallions, ginger slices, and garlic minced, and stir-fry until fragrant.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Add the sliced cured meat, stir-fry over medium-low heat until the fatty part of the cured meat becomes transparent.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Pour in soy sauce and cooking wine, and stir-fry evenly.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Add the black fungus and green and red bell peppers, and stir-fry until well combined.

9. Step 9

Step 9
Add the fried dried tofu in sequence.

10. Step 10

Step 10
Add the water chestnut, stir-fry until well combined, and add a small amount of water to prevent dryness.

11. Step 11

Step 11
Add salt, chicken powder, and yellow bean sauce, and stir-fry until well combined. Serve.

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