What delicious dishes can be made with tofu? If you don’t know what to cook, let Tastetutorial.com guide you with 2 ways to make tofu stir-fried with minced meat in a light vegetarian style for the full moon day. It’s both delicious and a nice change for the family meal, so let’s get cooking this vegetarian dish right away!
1. Tofu stir-fried with minced meat and vegetarian pork slices
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Tofu stir-fried with minced meat and vegetarian pork slices Serves 3
White tofu 200 g Vegetarian pork slices 12 pieces White radish 30 g Seasoning a little (Sugar – vegetarian seasoning – pepper – cooking oil – vegetarian fish sauce – chili sauce – vegetarian oyster sauce) Celery a little Green onion a little
How to choose ingredients
How to choose fresh white radish
- For white radish, choose those with a moderate size, fresh green stems, elongated shape, smooth skin, without bruises, cracks, and a certain weight.
- Avoid choosing those that are too big, have bruised skin, cracks, or a foul smell. These may be spoiled.
Where to buy vegetarian pork slices: You can find vegetarian pork slices at supermarkets Tastetutorial.com or vegetarian stores nationwide.
How to Prepare Tofu with Minced Meat Sauce and Vegetarian Pork Slices
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Prepare the Ingredients
After purchasing, soak the vegetarian slices in cold water until they soften. Then rinse them clean with water and squeeze dry. Next, dice the vegetarian slices into small cubes for easy eating.
Similarly, for the radish, clean it, peel the skin, and then cut it into small cubes. Wash the celery and chop the stalks into small cubes. Keep the leaves for garnishing the dish.
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Stir-fry the Minced Meat Sauce
Chop the green onion finely, then add a little oil to the pan. Place the pan over medium heat, and when the oil is hot, add the chopped green onion and celery to sauté until fragrant.
Next, add the prepared radish and vegetarian pork slices into the pan, using pan to stir evenly. Then, add to the pan 1 teaspoon of chili sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of vegetarian oyster sauce, and 1/2 tablespoon of vegetarian fish sauce. Stir well for about 1 minute until the mixture absorbs the seasonings, then turn off the heat.
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Steaming Tofu and Completing
Prepare a pot of hot water, when the water boils, place the tofu on a plate and put it in the steamer. Steam the tofu for about 10 minutes until it is hot, then add the pork sauce and steam for another 5 minutes for the sauce to soak into the tofu, and it’s done.
Remove the steamed tofu plate, add ground pepper and scallions and celery on top, and the tofu dish with minced meat sauce and delicious vegan pork slices is ready.
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Final Product
The rich and savory sauce from the oyster sauce and vegan pork slices blends with the sweet and creamy texture of the tofu. Just thinking about this dish makes it mouthwatering. Don’t forget to make this vegetarian dish to change the flavor for your family meal.
2. Tofu with Minced Meat Sauce, Mushrooms, and Pickled Mustard Greens
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian Tofu with Minced Meat Sauce, Mushrooms, and Pickled Mustard Greens Serves 3
Vegetarian minced meat 2 tablespoons Pickled mustard greens 50 g (can substitute with kimchi) Shiitake mushrooms 10 g Chili 2 pieces Silken tofu 300 g Fresh coconut water 300 ml Chives a little (can substitute with green onion) Sugar 1 tablespoon Cooking oil a little Vegetarian fish sauce a little Vegetarian oyster sauce a little Vegetarian seasoning powder 1 tablespoon
How to Choose Ingredients
How to choose good dried shiitake mushrooms
- The shape of dried shiitake mushrooms is similar to fresh shiitake mushrooms, but they are lighter because they are dried.
- Choose mushrooms that are not broken and have a light brown cap (basically there is not much change in color when mushrooms are dried).
- Especially, pay attention to the smell, which should not be musty or have any strange odors, and ensure that there are no white mold spots on the mushrooms.
How to choose good pickled mustard greens:
- Good pickled mustard greens are those that have been pickled for about 2 – 3 days. When the mustard greens turn a dark yellow color, the leaves are dark brown-yellow. They should be crunchy and have a light sour taste. The soaking water should be slightly cloudy.
- Avoid choosing pickled greens that have been fermented for too long, as their sourness will affect the flavor of the dish. If you accidentally buy overly sour pickled greens, you should rinse them several times with water to reduce their sourness and saltiness.
Suggested places to buy vegetarian minced meat: You can find vegetarian minced meat at vegetarian ingredient stores, large supermarkets, or on e-commerce websites.
How to make Tofu with vegetarian minced meat sauce with mushrooms and pickled mustard greens
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the pickled mustard greens 2-3 times with water to reduce the sourness, then squeeze out the excess water by hand. Soak the shiitake mushrooms in warm water for about 30 minutes until they are soft. Soak the vegetarian minced meat in warm water until it expands, then rinse with water and squeeze dry.
Wash the green onions and chop them finely. Next, cut the pickled mustard greens into thin strips and slice the mushrooms into small pieces.
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Stir-fry the minced meat sauce
Add a little cooking oil to the pan, when the oil is hot, add the chopped green onions and sauté until fragrant. Then add the pickled mustard greens, vegetarian minced meat, and sliced shiitake mushrooms to the pan and stir well.
When the shiitake mushrooms are nearly cooked, add 1 tablespoon of seasoning, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of vegetarian oyster sauce, and a little vegetarian fish sauce. Stir the mixture for 1 minute to allow the seasoning to blend well, then turn off the heat.
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Steamed Tofu
Place the piece of tofu on the pan, use a knife to cut it into small square pieces. Then add the sautéed minced meat on top of the tofu. Add 300ml of fresh coconut water to the pan, turn on low heat and simmer the mixture until the coconut water gradually reduces, then turn off the heat.
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Final Product
The piece of tofu has a fragrant, rich sweetness from the coconut water combined with the salty-sweet flavor of shiitake mushrooms and minced meat. It will definitely go well with rice, and you can enjoy this dish with fresh vegetables for better taste.
How to choose fresh and delicious white tofu
- Choose pieces of tofu that are ivory white, fragrant, and have the characteristic rich flavor of soybeans.
- It is advisable to select pieces that feel light when held, have good elasticity, and have a smooth surface rather than being rough or hard.
- Avoid choosing pieces that have turned yellow, have a smell similar to lime, as this may indicate that the tofu has been stored for too long or contains gypsum, which is not good for health.
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Above is the guide on how to make tofu with minced meat sauce, I hope the recipe shared above will help you easily complete this dish.
