Bbq Pork With Tofu And Pea Pods In Hot Bean Sauce

Name: Bbq Pork With Tofu And Pea Pods In Hot Bean Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sliced Chinese barbecue pork (, buy in China-town or make your own); firm tofu, sliced domino size; 1 cup pea pods, strings removed; oil (vegetable, Canola, peanut); cornstarch, in a little water (for binder); 3 drops sesame oil; Seasonings; 1 -3 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon minced ginger; 2 minced shredded scallions or 2 minced shredded scallions; 1 teaspoon szechuan hot bean sauce; Sauce; 1 -2 teaspoon dark soy sauce; 1 teaspoon dry sherry; salt (optional); 1 pinch sugar; hot pepper sauce (optional); 1/4 cup chicken stock; extra hot sauce (as desired)

Servings: persons

1 cup sliced Chinese barbecue pork (, buy in China-town or make your own)
firm tofu, sliced domino size
1 cup pea pods, strings removed
oil (vegetable, Canola, peanut)
cornstarch, in a little water (for binder)
3 drops sesame oil
Seasonings
1 -3 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
2 minced shredded scallions or 2 minced shredded scallions
1 teaspoon szechuan hot bean sauce
Sauce
1 -2 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon dry sherry
salt (optional)
1 pinch sugar
hot pepper sauce (optional)
1/4 cup chicken stock
extra hot sauce (as desired)

1
Have a pot of boiling water handy when starting to cook this recipe.
2
Keep a bowl handy lined with a sieve.
3
When ready to start cooking carefully put the tofu into the boiling water.
4
Heat wok to smoking; add a tablespoon or two of oil and stir in seasonings.
5
(Note: if the wok looks too dry during cooking, just add a little more oil by pouring it directly onto the hot metal).
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As soon as the seasonings start to give off a pungent aroma add the bbq pork and stir fry for 2- 3 minutes to coat with oil and seasonings and to heat through.
7
Add the pea pods and continue stirring until they're hot.
8
Pour the tofu into a colander or sieve and let it drain while you continue the recipe.
9
Give the sauce ingredients a good stir and pour into the wok, trying to hit the metal surface rather than the contents.
10
When it starts to bubble thicken it with a little of the binder.
11
(The secret is to just draw the sauce together without making it gummy).
12
Stir in a few drops of the sesame oil.
13
Very carefully stir and toss in the tofu.
14
Serve immediately on a heated platter with steamed rice.

981

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sliced Chinese barbecue pork (, buy in China-town or make your own), firm tofu, sliced domino size, 1 cup pea pods, strings removed, oil (vegetable, Canola, peanut), and more.

Yes, Bbq Pork With Tofu And Pea Pods In Hot Bean Sauce falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!