Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Today I want to share a simple Cantonese braised tofu with minced pork. It is an easy dish, but working with silken tofu can be tricky since it breaks so easily.
After trying a few methods, I found that blanching the tofu in salted water makes a big difference. It helps the tofu hold its shape while still keeping that smooth and silky texture that we all enjoy.
In this video, I will show you the method I use, along with a simple way to cook this comforting dish at home.
If you want more details, cooking tips, and a downloadable recipe, you can check out my full blog post here:
tasteasianfood.com/tofu-with-minced-pork-recipe
#ChineseCooking #TofuRecipe #HomeCooking
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:58 Blanch the tofu
01:58 Simple test: soaking vs blanching
02:51 Cooking the minced pork
05:43 Adding tofu and braising
08:08 Recipe
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Recipe
Ingredients (Serves 2 to 3)
2 blocks of silken tofu
200 g minced pork
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp ginger, minced
2 stalks green onion, separated into white and green parts, chopped
1.5 tablespoon oyster sauce
1.5 tablespoons light soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water (for slurry)
1 to 2 tablespoons cooking oil
Salt, as needed
Water, as needed (for sauce and blanching)
Instruction
1. Let tofu sit on a plate for 15 minutes, then cut into cubes.
2. Boil salted water and blanch tofu for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove and let cool.
3. Heat oil, add minced pork, spread into a single layer, then sear and season with salt and white pepper.
4. Add garlic, ginger, and green onion whites, then sauté until fragrant.
5. Mix the sauce ingredients and pour into the pan. Combine with pork.
6. Gently place tofu into the pan. Avoid excessive stirring.
7. Let the tofu simmer with the pork. Add a little water if needed and gently move the tofu with a spatula.
8. Add cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens.
9. Add sesame oil and green onion greens, then lightly mix.
10. Transfer to a plate and garnish with more green onions.
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The soundtracks in this video have the following Artlist license:
License Owner - KWAN KA PANG
License Number - 540246
Amos Ever Hadani - Dancing with My Baby
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Website: tasteasianfood.com
facebook.com/TasteOfAsianFood
twitter.com/KwanKaPang
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Today I want to share a simple Cantonese braised tofu with minced pork. It is an easy dish, but working with silken tofu can be tricky since it breaks so easily.
After trying a few methods, I found that blanching the tofu in salted water makes a big difference. It helps the tofu hold its shape while still keeping that smooth and silky texture that we all enjoy.
In this video, I will show you the method I use, along with a simple way to cook this comforting dish at home.
If you want more details, cooking tips, and a downloadable recipe, you can check out my full blog post here:
tasteasianfood.com/tofu-with-minced-pork-recipe
#ChineseCooking #TofuRecipe #HomeCooking
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:58 Blanch the tofu
01:58 Simple test: soaking vs blanching
02:51 Cooking the minced pork
05:43 Adding tofu and braising
08:08 Recipe
=======================================
Recipe
Ingredients (Serves 2 to 3)
2 blocks of silken tofu
200 g minced pork
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp ginger, minced
2 stalks green onion, separated into white and green parts, chopped
1.5 tablespoon oyster sauce
1.5 tablespoons light soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water (for slurry)
1 to 2 tablespoons cooking oil
Salt, as needed
Water, as needed (for sauce and blanching)
Instruction
1. Let tofu sit on a plate for 15 minutes, then cut into cubes.
2. Boil salted water and blanch tofu for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove and let cool.
3. Heat oil, add minced pork, spread into a single layer, then sear and season with salt and white pepper.
4. Add garlic, ginger, and green onion whites, then sauté until fragrant.
5. Mix the sauce ingredients and pour into the pan. Combine with pork.
6. Gently place tofu into the pan. Avoid excessive stirring.
7. Let the tofu simmer with the pork. Add a little water if needed and gently move the tofu with a spatula.
8. Add cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens.
9. Add sesame oil and green onion greens, then lightly mix.
10. Transfer to a plate and garnish with more green onions.
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The soundtracks in this video have the following Artlist license:
License Owner - KWAN KA PANG
License Number - 540246
Amos Ever Hadani - Dancing with My Baby
=======================================
Website: tasteasianfood.com
facebook.com/TasteOfAsianFood
twitter.com/KwanKaPang
pinterest.com/kwankapang
instagram.com/kwankapang
