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Braised pork and tofu
A peasant dish form Western China which is really tasty and nutritious.
What you need
- 1 1/2 tsp groundnut oil
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
- 2 1/2 cm root ginger, peeled and finely chopped
- 100 g button mushrooms, wiped and sliced
- 175 g minced pork
- 4 salad onions, trimmed and finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 1/4 tsp caster sugar
- 3 tsp dry sherry
- 3 tsp dark soy sauce
- 3 tsp yellow bean sauce
- 60 ml (approx) chicken stock
- 175 g tofu, drained and cut into 1 cm cubes
- to garnish
- 3 tsp chopped fresh coriander
Method
Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan. Fry the garlic and ginger for 2 min.
Add the pork. Fry for 2 min, until browned.
Add the remaining ingredients, except the tofu. Bring to the boil, reduce heat. Stir in the tofu. Gently simmer for 15 min, adding more stock if necessary.
Serve sprinkled with chopped coriander.
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Preparation 6 minutes Cook 21 minutes Total 27 minutes -
Energy 199 kcal/serving Fat 9.06 g/serving Carbohydrates 12.44 g/serving Glycaemic Index 11 Glycaemic Load 0.35 
Serving suggestion
Rice or noodles.
Cook's tip
| Per portion | Per 100g | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kj) | 835 | 519 | 10475 | 8350 |
| Energy (kcal) | 199 | 124 | 2500 | 2000 |
| Protein (g) | 13.7 | 8.51 | ||
| Carbohydrate (g) | 4.56 | 2.84 | 345 | 275 |
| Fat (g) | 14.6 | 9.06 | 95 | 70 |
| Fat (saturated) (g) | 4.54 | 2.82 | ||
| Fibre (g) | 1.08 | 0.67 | ||
| Sodium (mg) | 382 | 237 | ||
| Salt (equivalent) (g) | 0.96 | 0.59 | 7 | 5 |
| Per Portion | Per 100g | RDA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (µg) | 25.9 | 16.1 | 800 |
| Vitamin B-12 (µg) | 0.36 | 0.22 | 1 |
| Vitamin B-6 (mg) | 0.28 | 0.18 | 2 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 4.72 | 2.94 | 60 |
| Vitamin D (µg) | 25.3 | 15.8 | 266 |
| Vitamin E (mg) | 0.31 | 0.19 | 10 |
| Zinc (mg) | 1.74 | 1.08 | 15 |
| Calcium (mg) | 179 | 111 | 800 |
| Folate (mcg) | 23.4 | 14.6 | 200 |
| Iron (mg) | 3.48 | 2.17 | 14 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 32.6 | 20.3 | 300 |
| Niacin (mg) | 3.58 | 2.23 | 18 |
| Pantothenic acid (mg) | 0.77 | 0.48 | 6 |
| Riboflavin (mg) | 0.27 | 0.17 | 1.6 |
| Phosphorous (mg) | 171 | 106 | 800 |
| Thiamin (mg) | 0.44 | 0.27 | 1.4 |
This recipe is:
Citrus free
Corn-free
Cow-dairy free
Dairy free
Egg free
Shellfish free
What the text colours mean:
- Low in fat
- High in fibre
- Rich source
- Known source
This recipe is estimated to provide the nutritional content shown alongside.
The following ingredients were not included in the calculations because their contribution to nutrition is negligible or unavailable yellow bean sauce
IMPORTANT: You should consult a doctor before making any significant dietary changes. The information presented here or made available through this website is intended as a guide to help you plan a healthy diet. It is not intended to replace or substitute for the services of trained health professionals.
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