Spicy Pork And Vegetable Tofu Recipe

Name: Spicy Pork And Vegetable Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Sauce:; 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste), or to taste; 1/4 cup hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon ketchup; 1/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger; 3 small zucchini, cubed; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 1/4 pounds ground pork; 2 fresh cayenne peppers, seeded and minced, or to taste; 1/4 cup sliced green onions, white and light green parts only; 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, cubed; 1 sprig fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

For the Sauce:
3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste), or to taste
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
1/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
3 small zucchini, cubed
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/4 pounds ground pork
2 fresh cayenne peppers, seeded and minced, or to taste
1/4 cup sliced green onions, white and light green parts only
1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, cubed
1 sprig fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

1
["Combine gochujang, hoisin sauce, ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Whisk sauce and set aside.
2
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3
Watch Now", "Cook pork in a pan over high heat, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add cayenne peppers and green onions; cook and stir for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the sauce; simmer until bubbling, 1 to 2 minutes.
4
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454

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Sauce:, 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste), or to taste, 1/4 cup hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon ketchup, and more.

Yes, Spicy Pork And Vegetable Tofu 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.

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Spicy Pork And Vegetable Tofu

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Variations & substitutions

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