Fermented Black Bean Pork with Steamed Soft Tofu 豉豬肉蒸軟豆腐

Delicate soft tofu steamed with a savory minced pork mixture seasoned with fermented black beans, garlic, and ginger. The umami-rich sauce coats the silken tofu perfectly, creating a comforting and authentic Cantonese dish.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 500g Soft tofu
• 250g Minced pork
• 3tbsp Fermented black beans
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1tbsp Minced ginger
• 2tbsp Soy sauce
• 1tbsp Sesame oil
• 1tbsp Oyster sauce
• 2tbsp Cooking oil
• 100ml Chicken stock
• 1tsp Sugar
• 1tsp Cornstarch
• 2tbsp Water
• 1 handful Fresh cilantro
• 1 piece Red chili

Steps

1. Rinse fermented black beans thoroughly under running water and chop coarsely. Mince garlic finely.
2. Cut soft tofu into 3cm cubes and arrange gently on a steaming plate or shallow dish.
3. Heat cooking oil in a wok or pan over medium-high heat.
4. Add minced pork and stir-fry until it changes color and becomes fragrant, about 3 minutes.
5. Add garlic, ginger, and fermented black beans. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
6. Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and chicken stock. Add sugar and stir well.
7. Mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry. Pour into the sauce and stir until thickened, about 1 minute.
8. Pour the hot pork and black bean sauce evenly over the tofu cubes.
9. Bring a steamer or pot of water to a boil. Place the tofu dish on the steamer rack and steam for 8-10 minutes until heated through.
10. Remove from steamer carefully. Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with fresh cilantro and sliced red chili.
11. Serve immediately while hot.

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