Tofu and Ground Pork with Peas Recipe

Name: Tofu and Ground Pork with Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/4 cup chopped green onion (optional); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root; 1 pound ground pork; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas; 1 (1 pound) package soft tofu, drained and cut into bite-size pieces; 1 1/2 cups water; 3 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped green onion (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1 pound ground pork
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
1 (1 pound) package soft tofu, drained and cut into bite-size pieces
1 1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper

1
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2
Cook and stir green onion, garlic, and ginger in hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3
Crumble ground pork into skillet, breaking it into small pieces with the back of a wooden spoon as you stir.
4
Pour soy sauce over the pork mixture; cook and stir until the pork is completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
5
Stir peas into the pork mixture; cook and stir until the peas are softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
6
Fold tofu into the pork mixture; cook until the tofu is hot, about 3 minutes.
7
Whisk water, oyster sauce, cornstarch, salt, and white pepper together in a bowl; stir gently into the pork and tofu mixture.
8
Cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

412

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/4 cup chopped green onion (optional), 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root, and more.

Yes, Tofu and Ground Pork with Peas 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!

Tofu and Ground Pork with Peas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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