Pork and Tofu

Ingredients

• ½ lb. ground pork
• 1 package tofu, hard or med. hard
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp white pepper
• ½ tsp MSG
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• ¼ tsp sugar
• 1-2 tbs oyster sauce
• 2 tbs soy sauce
• 2-3 tbs cornstarch
• 2 tbs Chinese rice wine
• ¼ C chicken stock

Directions

1. Season Pork: Mix salt, MSG, white pepper, and sugar into ground pork until well combined.
2. Add Sauces: Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and rice wine. Mix thoroughly.
3. Marinate: Incorporate cornstarch fully and marinate at least 30 minutes.
4. Prep Tofu: Cut tofu into ½" cubes; set aside.
5. Heat Wok: Heat 2 tbs oil in a wok until very hot.
6. Cook Pork: Add pork and stir-fry, turning frequently to coat with oil and build fond on the wok.
7. Deglaze: Slowly add chicken stock to loosen the fond. Mixture will thicken quickly because of the cornstarch. Add more stock for a thinner sauce.
8. Boost Sauce (Optional): Add an additional 1 tbs oyster sauce if desired.
9. Add Tofu: When pork is nearly done, gently add tofu and stir carefully to coat. Cook 2-3 minutes, just long enough to heat through and absorb sauce.
10. Serve: Serve hot with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables.

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