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Braised tofu with ground pork

From the video “Homestyle Chinese Quick Braised Tofu with Minced Meat 家常红烧豆腐 Chinese Style Beancurd Recipe Tau Kwa” by Spice N' Pans. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Spice N' Pans. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyFine for a weeknight
Not spicy
Total time
~50 min
est.
Serves
~2
est.
Cost
~$1.78*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$19.22* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
16

Ingredients

May contain gluten, soy, sesame

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$5.33*for the batch in the video
~$1.78*per serving

You save about ~$19.22* per serving (92% less*) than ordering it out — ~$57.67* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario meat entrée, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

10 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 3 predicted from typical costs · not priced: soya bean paste, chinese cooking wine

* Estimate, not a quote: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario meat entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving398 kcal · 20% of 2,000
Fat26 g33%
Saturated fat7.4 g37%
Sodium1,383 mg60%
Carbohydrate9.8 g4%
Fiber3.2 g11%
Total sugars1.6 gno daily value
Added sugars1 g2%
Protein33 g66%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+12 of 20
  • Saturated fat−19 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−1 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 11 of 14 ingredient lines (99% of the measured weight), divided into 2 servings (estimated: 350 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving; model check 2 agrees). Not counted because the video gives no amount: cooking oil, white pepper, cornstarch solution. Not matched to nutrient data: soya bean paste. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • wok
  • spatula
  • lid

What the video didn’t say

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  • exact amount of cornstarch solution
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Everything you need to know about Braised tofu with ground pork

What makes Spice N' Pans's Braised tofu with ground pork recipe and technique special?

Spice N' Pans's take on Braised tofu with ground pork focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Chinese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Braised tofu with ground pork at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Braised tofu with ground pork recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Braised tofu with ground pork ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Braised tofu with ground pork can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Spice N' Pans's Braised tofu with ground pork?

This recipe utilizes approximately 16 ingredients across 11 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Braised tofu with ground pork?

The official cooking video by Spice N' Pans is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.