# Braised tofu with ground pork (from Spice N' Pans)

Video: [Homestyle Chinese Quick Braised Tofu with Minced Meat 家常红烧豆腐 Chinese Style Beancurd Recipe Tau Kwa](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUve3KZySsE) by [Spice N' Pans](https://www.youtube.com/@spicenpans).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$1.78 per serving, ~$5.33 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$19.22* per serving (92%) vs ordering out (~$21.00*). * Estimate: 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.

## Ingredients

- some cooking oil
- 150g minced pork
- 5g young ginger
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp black bean paste
- 1 tsp soya bean paste
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 0.5 tsp sugar
- 200ml water
- 200g firm tofu
- a few dashes white pepper
- 2 tbsps dark soy sauce
- some cornstarch solution
- 1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
- 0.5 tsp sesame oil
- 2 stalks spring onion

## Steps

1. [0:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUve3KZySsE&t=30s) Heat cooking oil in a wok over medium heat.
2. [0:44](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUve3KZySsE&t=44s) Add minced pork and stir-fry until it is lightly browned and completely dry.
3. [2:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUve3KZySsE&t=129s) Add minced ginger and chopped garlic, then fry until fragrant.
4. [2:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUve3KZySsE&t=145s) Mix in black bean paste, soya bean paste, light soy sauce, and sugar.
5. [3:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUve3KZySsE&t=207s) Pour in water and stir to deglaze the wok.
6. [3:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUve3KZySsE&t=216s) Add cubed firm tofu and spread it out evenly in the sauce.
7. [3:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUve3KZySsE&t=228s) Cover with a lid and simmer on low heat for 15 to 20 minutes.
8. [3:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUve3KZySsE&t=236s) Uncover, add white pepper and dark soy sauce, then stir gently.
9. Increase heat to medium-high and pour in cornstarch solution to thicken the gravy.
10. Add Chinese cooking wine, sesame oil, and chopped spring onions.
11. Turn off the heat, toss gently to combine, and serve hot.

## Equipment

- wok
- spatula
- lid

## What the video didn't say

- servings
- totalMin
- exact amount of cooking oil
- exact amount of cornstarch solution

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