Sunday, February 5, 2023

Minced Pork over Steamed Egg and Tofu

 





We have steamed egg and steamed tofu. We also have braised minced pork. Why not combine them together to create a new dish. I am sure your family members will love this dish; mine do. The steps are simple and the whole process does not take long. The ingredients are easily available.


Ingredients:

For steamed egg:
  • 2 eggs
  • water, equivalent to the same amount of the eggs
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp light soy sauce
  • 1/4 tsp pepper, or more
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 piece of tofu (can use 1 piece if you love tofu)
For the minced meat
  • 150 g minced pork
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1/2 tsp dark soy sauce, or more for a darker braise 
  • 1/2 tsp light soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 3/4 cup water

Method:
  • Prepare a steamer of boiling water.
  • Crack 2 eggs into a bowl.
  • Add the equivalent amount of water to the eggs.
  • Add salt, light soy sauce, pepper and sesame oil.
  • Beat the eggs till all the ingredients are incorporated.
  • Cube the tofu and add them into the eggs.
  • Steam the eggs for 15 minutes or till they are cooked.
  • Add oil to a pot.
  • Add chopped the garlic to the pot and saute them till they are fragrant.
  • Add the minced pork and fry them.
  • Add dark and light soy sauces, salt and pepper.
  • Add water.
  • Braise the pork till they are cooked and the sauce has been reduced by a fair bit.
  • Remove the steamed egg from the steamer.
  • Scoop the braised minced meat on top of the steamed egg.
  • Serve.