Bamboo Shoots and Dried Tofu Stir-fried with Cured Pork
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Bamboo Shoots and Dried Tofu Stir-fried with Cured Pork

timer 10 MIN
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person 4 servings
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Bamboo Shoots and Dried Tofu Stir-fried with Cured Pork

About This Recipe

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!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • cured meat 150g
  • dried tofu 100g
  • water chestnut 200g
The aromatics
  • green bell pepper 1 medium (150g)
  • red bell pepper 1 medium (150g)
  • black fungus 50g (soaked)
  • scallions 2 stalks
  • ginger 10g (sliced)
  • garlic 5g (minced)
The sauce & seasonings
  • soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • cooking wine 1 tbsp
  • salt to taste
  • chicken powder 1 tsp
  • yellow bean sauce 1 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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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.
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Step 3
Step 3
Boil water in a pot, blanch the water chestnut for a moment, and then lift it out.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Step 7
Pour in soy sauce and cooking wine, and stir-fry evenly.
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Step 8
Step 8
Add the black fungus and green and red bell peppers, and stir-fry until well combined.
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Step 9
Step 9
Add the fried dried tofu in sequence.
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Step 10
Step 10
Add the water chestnut, stir-fry until well combined, and add a small amount of water to prevent dryness.
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Step 11
Step 11
Add salt, chicken powder, and yellow bean sauce, and stir-fry until well combined. Serve.

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