Tofu with Minced Ham | Chef John’s Cooking Class

Name: Tofu with Minced Ham | Chef John’s Cooking Class
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: ㅤ ㅤFor The Tofu; 1 Block Tofu; 1/4 tsp. Salt; ㅤ ㅤFor The Ham; 1/2 tbsp. Cooking Oil; 5 oz. Ground Pork; 2 oz. Virginia Ham, Minced; 2 tsp. Cooking Wine; 1 tbsp. Garlic, Minced; 1 tbsp. Ginger, Minced; 1 tbsp. Green Onion, Chopped; 1 cup Chicken Broth; 1/2 tsp. Sugar; 1 tsp. Soy Sauce; 1 tsp. Oyster Sauce; 2 tbsp. Peas & Carrot; 1/4 tsp. White Pepper; 2 tbsp. Slurry( 1 Tbsp of Cornstarch and 2 Tbsp of Water. ); 1 tsp. Sesame Oil; 1/2 tbsp. Green Onion, Chopped

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Tofu is a great source of protein that is low in fat. Not only is it healthy, but it is also delicious if made correctly because it soaks up the flavor of the dish. This recipe will show you how to make a delectable tofu dish with minced ham.

Recipe

PRE TIME: 10 min

COOKING TIME: 15 min

TOTAL TIME: 25 min

2 SERVING

Ingredients:

ㅤ ㅤFor The Tofu
1 Block Tofu
1/4 tsp. Salt
ㅤ ㅤFor The Ham
1/2 tbsp. Cooking Oil
5 oz. Ground Pork
2 oz. Virginia Ham, Minced
2 tsp. Cooking Wine
1 tbsp. Garlic, Minced
1 tbsp. Ginger, Minced
1 tbsp. Green Onion, Chopped
1 cup Chicken Broth
1/2 tsp. Sugar
1 tsp. Soy Sauce
1 tsp. Oyster Sauce
2 tbsp. Peas & Carrot
1/4 tsp. White Pepper
2 tbsp. Slurry( 1 Tbsp of Cornstarch and 2 Tbsp of Water. )
1 tsp. Sesame Oil
1/2 tbsp. Green Onion, Chopped

Directions:

Step 1

Tap the tofu on all sides to let air into the packaging. Pour out the tofu out.

Step 2

Cut it into small pieces and put it in water.

Step 3

Cut the ham into strips and mince. The ham increases the freshness and flavor. Put the ham in a bowl.

Step 4

Boil water, add some salt, and put the tofu in a pot. Cook over low heat, so that the tofu will be delicious without falling apart.

Step 5

Put a little bit of oil in the pot and fry the ground pork. After frying it until it is yellow, put the minced ham in the pot. Pour a little cooking wine, then add the minced garlic, minced ginger, and chopped green onion.

Step 6

Pour in a little cooking wine, chicken broth, sugar, soy sauce, and oyster sauce then stir. Pick up the tofu, put it in a pot and boil over low heat.

Step 7

Then add green beans and diced carrot. Sprinkle a little white pepper and thicken the soup with starch.

Step 8

The stirring action must be light, otherwise the tofu will break easily. Put some sesame oil and stir gently.

Features:

Beautiful appearance, delicious gravy, smooth tofu, healthy nutrition.

Key point:

Add some salt when blanch the tofu, so that the tofu is not easily broken.

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