Steamed Tofu with Scallions
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Steamed Tofu with Scallions

timer 10 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Steamed Tofu with Scallions

About This Recipe

This savory Tofu and Pork Loin Stir-Fry is a hearty, flavorful dish that combines tender pork, silky tofu, and crisp vegetables in a rich, umami-packed sauce. Key ingredients like wood ear mushrooms, cucumber, and potato add unique textures, while star anise and scallions infuse aromatic depth. The pork loin is marinated with starch and seafood soy sauce for extra tenderness, then stir-fried until perfectly juicy. Blanched tofu simmers gently in the sauce to absorb all the delicious flavors without breaking apart. A quick addition of cucumber and wood ear mushrooms at the end keeps them crisp and vibrant. Finished with oyster sauce and a touch of cornstarch for a glossy, thick coating, this dish is best served hot over steamed rice. Perfect for a comforting meal, this stir-fry balances savory, sweet, and earthy notes in every bite!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • tofu 400g
  • pork loin 200g
The aromatics
  • cucumber 150g
  • potato 150g
  • wood ear mushrooms 50g
The sauce & seasonings
  • star anise 2 pieces
  • scallions 2 stalks
  • sunflower seed oil 2 tbsp
  • starch 1 tbsp
  • seafood soy sauce 2 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Blanch the hard tofu in boiling water, then cool it down for later use.
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Step 2
Step 2
Mix the pork loin with an appropriate amount of starch and seafood soy sauce, and set aside.
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Step 3
Step 3
Cut the cucumber and potato into dices, and soak the wood ear mushrooms in water for later use.
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Step 4
Step 4
Heat a wok with an appropriate amount of sunflower seed oil, add star anise and scallions, and stir-fry the pork loin until it is three-quarters cooked.
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Step 5
Step 5
Add the potato starch mixture and stir-fry over high heat.
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Step 6
Step 6
When the potatoes are half-cooked, add the tofu, an appropriate amount of water, and bring to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to low and simmer. Be careful not to stir the tofu too vigorously.
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Step 7
Step 7
After about 10 minutes, when the sauce in the wok has thickened, add the cucumber. Be careful not to add it too early, or it will become overcooked. Do not add more water, but stir-fry gently and cover the wok to continue simmering over low heat.
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Step 8
Step 8
After about 15 minutes, add the soaked wood ear mushrooms and an appropriate amount of seafood soy sauce. Stir-fry over high heat, and before serving, add an appropriate amount of salt and oyster sauce. For a thicker sauce, add a little cornstarch and cook over high heat to thicken.
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Step 9
Step 9
Serve hot and enjoy with steamed rice.

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