Minced Pork and Tofu Clay Pot

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

Cooking Process

1. 
   Step 1

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

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2. 
   Step 2

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

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3. 
   Step 3

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

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4. 
   Step 4

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

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5. 
   Step 5

   Pan-fry until both sides are golden brown.

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6. 
   Step 6

   Arrange the fried tofu neatly in a clay pot.

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7. 
   Step 7

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

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8. 
   Step 8

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

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9. 
   Step 9

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

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10. 
    Step 10

    Over low heat, add 2 tbsp soy sauce.

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11. 
    Step 11

    Add 2 tbsp sugar.

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12. 
    Step 12

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

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13. 
    Step 13

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

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14. 
    Step 14

    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.

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15. 
    Step 15

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

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