Easy & Economical Side Dish: Tofu Wrapped in Pork
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A healthy and hearty budget-friendly side dish made by wrapping firm tofu and shiso leaves in pork belly, then pan-searing until fragrant. The sweet and savory sauce, enhanced with ginger and garlic, coats the tofu perfectly, making it an excellent accompaniment to rice.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Cut the tofu into 10 pieces and press with a weight to drain for 10 minutes. → Mix soy sauce, sake, mirin, sugar, vinegar, ginger, and garlic to make the sauce. → Wrap the shiso leaves and tofu with seasoned pork, then coat with potato starch. → Place the rolls seam-side down in a pan, steam-fry, and brown all sides. → Wipe off excess fat, add the sauce, and simmer over medium heat until thickened and coated.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Cut the tofu into 10 pieces and press with a weight to drain for 10 minutes. → Mix soy sauce, sake, mirin, sugar, vinegar, ginger, and garlic to make the sauce. → Wrap the shiso leaves and tofu with seasoned pork, then coat with potato starch. → Place the rolls seam-side down in a pan, steam-fry, and brown all sides. → Wipe off excess fat, add the sauce, and simmer over medium heat until thickened and coated.
Introduction
A healthy and hearty budget-friendly side dish made by wrapping firm tofu and shiso leaves in pork belly, then pan-searing until fragrant. The sweet and savory sauce, enhanced with ginger and garlic, coats the tofu perfectly, making it an excellent accompaniment to rice.
Step 1
Cut the firm tofu into 10 equal pieces and arrange them on paper towels. Cover with another layer of paper towels, place a tray on top, and add a weight (like a bowl) to drain for about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Remove the stems from the shiso leaves and cut them in half vertically.
Step 3
Prepare the sauce. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, sake, mirin, sugar, vinegar, grated ginger, and grated garlic, mixing well.
Step 4
Wipe any remaining surface moisture off the drained tofu with a paper towel, then lightly dust all sides with potato starch.
Step 5
Lightly season the pork belly slices with salt and pepper, then lightly dust them with potato starch.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Draining the tofu thoroughly prevents it from falling apart during cooking and ensures the final dish isn't watery. 💡
Coating the pork and tofu with potato starch helps the meat adhere to the tofu and helps the sauce thicken nicely. ✨
Wiping off the excess fat released by the pork before adding the sauce reduces greasiness and helps the flavors penetrate better. ⚠️
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