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Thai Fried Tofu with Sweet Chilli Sauce and Minced Pork

Thai Fried Tofu with Sweet Chilli Sauce and Minced Pork

🇹🇭 Thailand25 minPork
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Servings
4

Ingredients

Proteins

  • 400 g Firm tofu
  • 300 g Minced pork
  • 100 ml Fish sauce

Aromatics

  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 bunch Fresh coriander
  • 1 whole Red onion
  • 1 tsp White pepper powder

Sauces & Seasonings

  • 3 tbsp Sweet chilli sauce (ready-made or homemade)
  • 2 tbsp Palm sugar
  • 1 l Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce

Vegetables

  • 50 g Roasted peanuts

Other

  • 2 tbsp Lime juice
  • 2 whole Thai red chillies

Instructions

  1. 1

    Press the tofu between paper towels to remove excess moisture, then cut into 2cm cubes.

  2. 2

    Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or deep pan to 180°C until shimmering.

  3. 3

    Carefully lower the tofu cubes into the hot oil and fry for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and crispy on all sides.

  4. 4

    Remove the fried tofu with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

  5. 5

    Finely mince the garlic and slice the red onion and Thai chillies.

  6. 6

    Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok over high heat, add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.

  7. 7

    Add the minced pork and stir-fry over high heat for 4-5 minutes until cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks.

  8. 8

    Season the cooked pork with soy sauce, fish sauce, palm sugar, lime juice, and white pepper. Stir well.

  9. 9

    Arrange the crispy fried tofu on a serving plate.

  10. 10

    Top the tofu with the cooked minced pork mixture.

  11. 11

    Drizzle the sweet chilli sauce over the top.

  12. 12

    Garnish with fresh coriander, sliced Thai red chillies, red onion slices, and crushed roasted peanuts.

  13. 13

    Serve immediately while the tofu is still warm and crispy, with jasmine rice on the side.

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