Tofu with minced pork

One very simple and appetizing dish I serve on weekday is Tofu with minced pork.

Tofu is a highly nutritious, protein-rich food that is made from the curds of soybean milk and very low in calories. It is also a good source of B-vitamins and iron, calcium and is low in saturated fat and contains no cholesterol. Tofu, I understand is also very low in sodium, making it a perfect food for people on sodium-restricted diets.

Sources, click here to find out more on Tofu and its nutritional benefit, Soyfoods and World's Healthiest Foods

1 box of soft white tofu

1 tbsp of minced bean paste

80g minced pork

1 packet of fresh Enoki mushroom, chopped small (1cm in length) – rinse thoroughly, after chopping off ends. (Or you can substitute with fresh Shiitake mushroom, chopped small)

3 pips of garlic, chopped small

½ cup water

1 tbsp Sunflower seed oil

1.      Steam tofu for 10 minutes.

2.      Meanwhile, heat oil in wok, add in garlic, fry till fragrant but not brown.

3.      On medium heat, add in bean paste, stir fry till fragrant, add in minced pork and stir.

4.      Add in water and let it come to a simmer for 2 minutes.

5.       Add in Enoki mushroom last, let it come to a boil.

6.      Turn off flame. Drain off excess liquid in steamed tofu.
7.   Dish up minced pork gravy on top of steamed tofu.

7.      Garnish with chopped spring onions – optional, which sometimes I do not bother.

8.   Serve hot with white rice.

There, a simple, quick, delicious weekday nutritional Tofu dish for the family. Enjoy!