Tofu with Shiitake Mushrooms & Ground Pork in Clay Pot
- camissonia
- Nov 10
- 1 min read
I adapted this recipe from Bee Yinn Low's 'Braised Bean Curd with Mushrooms' recipe which I found on her website www.rasamalaysia.com. Very homestyle, flavorful, and easy to make. I opted to cook the ingredients in a large sauté pan/wok rather than cooking them directly in the clay pot but did serve everything in a clay pot for final presentation.
1
Searing the Beef
Sear beef fillets on high heat for 2 minutes per side to form a golden crust. Let it cool before proceeding to keep the beef tender.
2
Mushroom Duxelles
Cook the mushrooms until all moisture evaporates to prevent soggy pastry. Aim for a thick, paste-like consistency.
3
Puff Pastry Handling
Keep the puff pastry cold to avoid softness. Chill if it becomes too soft, and score the top lightly without cutting through.
Notes
1
Cut the tofu into 1" cubes; place onto a plate or chopping board and blot dry with paper towels; set aside.
2
Place the dried shiitake mushrooms into a bowl and cover with hot water; let soak for 30 minutes or until softened. Remove the mushrooms to a chopping board, reserving the soaking liquid. Remove the stems and cut each cap into quarters.
3
Heat 1 cup of vegetable oil in a large sauté pan or wok over medium high heat. Add the tofu cubes and fry, turning occasionally, until lightly browned (do not overcrowd: fry in 2-3 batches, as needed). Remove to a paper towel-lined platter or baking sheet to drain.
4
Pour out all but 1 tbsp of oil in the pan and add the minced garlic. Saute for 5-10 seconds or until fragrant. Add the ground pork and stir fry until just cooked through.
5
Add the fried tofu, quartered shiitake mushrooms and sauce (soy paste, oyster sauce, mushroom soaking liquid, water, sugar, and white pepper). Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
6
Bring the mixture up to a boil and add the cornstarch slurry. Stir constantly for 20-30 seconds or until the sauce has thickened. Turn off heat and toss with half of the chopped scallions.
7
Pour the tofu mixture into a clay pot. Garnish with the remaining chopped scallions. Serve as is or with steamed white rice.
Instructions
1 lb ground pork
Two 14-oz boxes firm tofu
12 small-medium dried shiitake mushrooms
3 large cloves garlic minced
3 scallions chopped
1 cup water
1 cup shiitake mushroom soaking liquid
3 tbsp soy paste
3 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp white pepper
Sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp water
Cornstarch Slurry
1 cup vegetable oil
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Tofu, Shiitake Mushrooms and Ground Pork in Clay Pot
Prep Time
20 min
Cooking Time
25 min
Rest Time
0 min
Total Time
45 min
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