TOFU, FRIED, WITH PORK AND BLACK-BEAN SAUCE (PENG'S HOME-STYLE BEAN CURD)

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Tofu, Fried, with Pork and Black-Bean Sauce (Peng's Home-Style Bean Curd) image

Provided by Peng Changgui

Categories     Wok     Chicken     Garlic     Onion     Pepper     Pork     Soy     Stir-Fry     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 (first course) servings or 2 (main course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 oz pork tenderloin (preferably from tail end), thinly sliced crosswise (1/3 cup)
1 teaspoon Chinese Shaoxing cooking wine or medium-dry Sherry
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (14- to 16-oz) block of firm tofu
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons peanut oil
2 (4- to 5-inch) fresh mild red chiles (sometimes called finger chiles), thinly sliced diagonally, then seeded
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
2 1/2 to 3 tablespoons Chinese fermented black beans, rinsed well and drained
3/4 cup chicken stock or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon dark soy sauce
3/4 teaspoon potato starch
1 tablespoon water
3 scallions, greens thinly sliced diagonally (reserve remainder for another use)
1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
1 to 2 teaspoons Asian chile oil
Accompaniment: white rice
Special Equipment
a well-seasoned 14-inch flat-bottomed wok; a deep-fat thermometer

Steps:

  • Stir together pork, wine, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Cut tofu lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices, then cut each slice crosswise into thirds. Blot tofu pieces between layers of paper towels to absorb excess moisture. Repeat with 1 or 2 changes of dry paper towels.
  • Heat 1 cup peanut oil in wok over high heat until thermometer registers 375°F. Cook tofu in 5 or 6 batches, stirring to keep slices from sticking together and turning over as needed, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes per batch. Transfer tofu as fried with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Return oil to 375°F between batches. Carefully transfer oil to a heatproof container to cool (before discarding), then wipe wok clean.
  • Reheat wok over high heat until smoking, then add remaining 3 tablespoons peanut oil, swirling to coat wok evenly. Add chiles and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add pork mixture and stir-fry until no longer pink, 1 to 2 minutes, then add black beans and stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add stock, tofu, and soy sauce and simmer 3 minutes.
  • Stir together potato starch and water in a small bowl, then add to tofu mixture in wok and simmer, stirring until sauce is thickened, about 1 minute. Add scallion greens, stirring until just wilted, then remove from heat and stir in sesame oil. Stir in chile oil to taste.

Shoaib Ali Shah Official
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.


Rosyanighugj123450 Sarmuni
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This dish was delicious! The tofu was crispy and the black bean sauce was flavorful and savory. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


nancy Ramirez
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I would not recommend this recipe. The tofu was mushy and the black bean sauce was watery. It was a waste of time and ingredients.


KING Maten
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I had to add a lot of extra spices to make it flavorful. The tofu was also a bit dry.


Ortega Amoelinsi
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my tofu didn't come out crispy. I'm not sure what I did wrong. The black bean sauce was delicious, though.


Zenna_ Harris
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by using less chili peppers. The tofu was crispy and the black bean sauce was flavorful. Overall, it was a good dish.


Eric King0
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I'm not a fan of tofu, but I really enjoyed this dish. The tofu was crispy and the black bean sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Pretty Pretty
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are delicious. The tofu is crispy and the black bean sauce is flavorful and savory.


Dean Hopkins
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This dish was amazing! The flavors were perfect and the tofu was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mugoya kenneth
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I would not recommend this recipe. The tofu was mushy and the black bean sauce was watery. It was a waste of time and ingredients.


james james
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This recipe was too bland for my taste. I had to add a lot of extra spices to make it flavorful. The tofu was also a bit dry.


Patti Sommerfield
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my tofu didn't come out crispy. I'm not sure what I did wrong. The black bean sauce was delicious, though.


Anto Hossain
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by using less chili peppers. The tofu was crispy and the black bean sauce was flavorful. Overall, it was a good dish.


Agbaje Precious
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I'm not a big fan of tofu, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The tofu was crispy and flavorful, and the black bean sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rivoningo Phakula
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the black bean sauce was flavorful and savory. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Miriam Nare
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.


SA Anxari
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This dish was an absolute delight! The tofu was crispy and flavorful, the pork was tender and juicy, and the black bean sauce was rich and savory. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal.