Soft Tofu Ground Pork with Fried Egg Recipe in 20 Minutes

• Salt and pepper: We use white pepper to make the soft tofu ground pork dish taste like an Asian dish. 

• 200-gram Ground Pork: I am using a fatty cut of pork. I asked my butcher to grind pork belly into ground pork. So, if you prefer a leaner cut, feel free to use it.

• 3 blocks approx. 160-gram Soft Tofu: We are looking for any tender and soft texture. So, soft tofu is used.

• 3 small Eggs: Adds richness and texture to the dish when cooked.

• 1/2 tablespoon Oyster Sauce: This adds a delicious blend of savory and sweet flavors that enhance the overall taste.

• 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce: Adding umami flavor to our tofu and pork.

• 2 cloves Garlic: Adds an aromatic flavor to the dish.

• 20 g Green Onion: It has a subtle and mild taste. So, this is a very suitable aromatic to cook a Chinese dish. Like the white pepper, it makes your overall dish taste more oriental.

• 7 tablespoon Water: To give our dish a bit of moisture, enhancing its texture. 

• 2 tablespoons Cooking oil or Pork Lard: We use cooking oil to sautéing the ingredients. It is even more flavorful and Chinese if you have pork lard to stir-fry our ingredients. Check out the article “How to make pork lard” to learn more.

Preparing the Ingredients 

1. Cut the tofu as shown in the picture.
   
   

2. Mince the garlic.
   
   

3. Chop the green onion into 2 parts. The lower part is used for cooking purposes. And the upper part is used for garnishing.
   
   

4. Use a glove or clean hand to combine the ground pork belly, a tablespoon of water, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well.
   
   

5. Add a sprinkle of salt and white pepper to the eggs in a bowl.
   
   

6. Beat up the egg and mix well the egg white and egg yolk using a fork.
   
   

   

Notes: If you are curious, adding 1 tablespoon of water to the mixture of ground pork belly, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and white pepper improves the texture, moisture retention, and binding of the ingredients.

Cooking the Soft Tofu Ground Pork with Fried Egg

Cooking the eggs mixture

1. Put 1 tablespoon of cooking oil or pork lard into a skillet over medium-low heat.
   
   

2. First, dip the tofu into the egg.
   
   

   
   
   

3. Let’s pan fry both sides for approximately 1 minute on each side. If you are lazy and want to break my timing of cooking, skip this dipping part; go ahead and pan-fry the tofu.
   
   

   
   
   

4. Pour the remaining egg mixture into the cooking pan. Let the eggs cook through. A crispy egg is not necessary. So, the texture of the eggs should be smooth and tender.
   
   

   
   
   

5. Set it on a plate for later use.
   
   

   

Stir Frying the Aromatics and Ground Pork 

1. Add a tablespoon of cooking oil or pork lard into your wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
   
   

2. When the skillet is hot, put in the green onion and garlic. Start to stir-fry for a minute.
   
   

3. Sauté until fragrant. Don’t stir too long until the garlic becomes burnt out and bitter.
   
   

   
   
   

4. Add the seasoned ground pork to the pan and cook through.
   
   

   
   
   

5. Add the remaining water and soy sauce to the ground pork. Mix well.
   
   

        
   

Let’s Simmer for a minute with Tofu and Egg

1. Adding the tofu and egg back into the skillet.
   
   

   
   
   

2. Cover it and let it simmer to melt the flavors for another minute.
   
   

   
   
   

3. Done. Our quick, easy, delicious Chinese-inspired Soft Tofu Ground Pork dish is ready.
   
   

Serving and Garnishing

Garnishing and Further Flavor-Enhancing:

• • Add chopped green onions (the upper part) on top of the tofu and pork to enhance your dish’s flavor and presentation. 

• • You can also include a few sprigs of cilantro for extra color and fragrance. 

• • Consider drizzling some sesame oil or sprinkling sesame seeds over the dish for a nutty taste and visual appeal.
    
    

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How to Serve the Soft Tofu Ground Pork with Fried Egg?

• • Serve the Soft Tofu Ground Pork dish with a side of steamed vegetables, such as broccoli or bok choy, to add freshness and balance.

  • Provide chili sauce as condiments for those who prefer extra flavor and spice.

Those are just some suggestions. Ultimately, everything works perfectly with this Soft Tofu Ground Pork with Fried Egg recipe.

Variations and Customizations 

You can do many things with the Soft Tofu Ground Pork with Fried Egg recipe:

• Protein Alternatives: If you’re not a fan of pork, you can experiment with other ground meats such as chicken, turkey, beef, or lamb. 

• Aromatic Variations: Use regular onion instead of green onions. 

• Vegetable Medley: Enhance the dish’s nutritional value by including various colorful vegetables. Sautéed bell peppers, mushrooms, carrots, or snap peas can add freshness and vibrant textures to the recipe.

• Customized Sauces: While oyster sauce and soy sauce are commonly used in Chinese cuisine, feel free to experiment with different sauces.  Make it a Western cuisine by switching the sauce to Worcestershire sauce. Try hoisin sauce, black bean sauce, or coconut aminos (my favorite). 

• Soy Sauce replacement: Bragg Liquid Aminos or Tamari.

Other Chinese-inspired recipes you need to try

Chinese Long Bean Rice

Leftover Crispy Pork Belly Stir Fry 

Honey Raw Garlic Crispy Pork Belly Lettuce Wraps