Wednesday 20 June 2007

Pumpkin Tofu

Ingredients:
250g pumpkin
400g fresh soft tofu
50g minced pork
3 shallots
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp white pepper
2 tbsp sea salt
1 clove garlic


Method:
1. Thinly slice the shallots and sautee with 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a frying pan.
2. Slice the tofu and pumpkin into thin pieces, arrange alternately in a bowl or plate and steam for 15-20 minutes or until pumpkin pieces are soft and tender.
3. Crush the garlic and stir fry with 1 tbsp vegetable oil until aromatic. Stir in mince pork, light and dark soy sauce, white pepper, some salt and leave to boil.
4. Spread fried mince pork over the steamed tofu, top with the fried garlic. Done


Note: Sprinkle on each layer of tofu some salt. So that the tofu does not end up tasteless.

The idea of this dish is that every bite of it should have a mix of the pumpkin's sweetness and and a mild salty taste from the meat and tofu. Enjoy!

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