Minced Pork and Tofu Clay Pot

Cooking StepsHow to cook Minced Pork and Tofu Clay Pot step by step

Cooking Process

1. 
   Step 1 Detail

   Cut the tofu into 1cm-thick slices. Prepare the minced pork.

2. 
   Step 2 Detail

   Add salt, sugar, cornstarch, and soy sauce to the minced pork in order to marinate.

3. 
   Step 3 Detail

   Drizzle in cooking oil and mix the minced pork evenly. Set aside.

4. 
   Step 4 Detail

   In a non-stick pan over low heat, add oil and pan-fry the tofu slices.

5. 
   Step 5 Detail

   Pan-fry until both sides are golden brown.

6. 
   Step 6 Detail

   Arrange the fried tofu neatly in a clay pot.

7. 
   Step 7 Detail

   Prepare minced garlic, sliced Thai chili, and scallion segments.

8. 
   Step 8 Detail

   Without washing the pan, use the residual oil. Add minced garlic, then add the marinated pork and stir-fry until cooked through.

9. 
   Step 9 Detail

   Transfer the cooked pork into the clay pot and simmer together with the tofu.

10. 
    Step 10 Detail

    Over low heat, add 2 tbsp soy sauce.

11. 
    Step 11 Detail

    Add 2 tbsp sugar.

12. 
    Step 12 Detail

    Pour in enough water to cover the tofu. Simmer gently over low heat.

13. 
    Step 13 Detail

    Mix 2 tbsp cornstarch with a splash of water until smooth.

14. 
    Step 14 Detail

    When the liquid in the clay pot has reduced to about one-third, pour in the cornstarch slurry. Gently toss to coat evenly and thicken the sauce.

15. 
    Step 15 Detail

    Garnish with scallions and chili. Serve straight from the clay pot — dinner is ready!