SPICY PORK AND VEGETABLE TOFU

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If you can't decide what to make for dinner, try this spicy pork and vegetable tofu dish: fast, easy, and tasty, it checks all the boxes for a satisfying meal and acts as a catch-all for any seasonal produce. All the individual ingredients taste distinct while blending seamlessly into one harmonious flavor bomb. Zucchini is our favorite veggie to showcase, especially if you take the extra 15 minutes to salt it, but pretty much any vegetables will shine.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste), or to taste
¼ cup hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
⅓ 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 ¼ pounds ground pork
2 fresh cayenne peppers, seeded and minced, or to taste
¼ cup sliced green onions, white and light green parts only
1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, cubed
1 sprig fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine gochujang, hoisin sauce, ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Whisk sauce and set aside.
  • Toss zucchini with salt in a large bowl. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes to draw out the liquid. Drain in a colander, rinse, and let zucchini continue to drain.
  • 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.
  • Add tofu and the drained zucchini. Cook, stirring often, until zucchini is tender yet crisp to the bite, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 92.4 mg, Fat 33.2 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 43.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 2805.4 mg, Sugar 14.8 g

Dhurba Pd. Bhandari
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This recipe is a bit too bland for my taste.


Tlotlo Lil Tjay
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish didn't turn out as good as I expected.


Sarah Augustine
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This dish is a bit spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it.


Evelyn palicpic Orbillo
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


stylish Mallick
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover pork.


Gopi Bhul
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I love the way the tofu soaks up the sauce in this dish.


Olanrewaju Morenikeji Yetunde
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This is one of my favorite tofu recipes. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Kameron Hall
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially loved the combination of the spicy pork and the tender vegetables.


Shayden Visagie
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I'm not a big fan of tofu, but this dish changed my mind! The tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was flavorful and addictive.


Md Masud Sarkar
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This spicy pork and vegetable tofu dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were bold and delicious, and the tofu was cooked perfectly. We will definitely be making this again.