Fermented Black Bean Pork with Steamed Soft Tofu

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse fermented black beans thoroughly under running water and chop coarsely. Mince garlic finely.

2. 2

   Cut soft tofu into 3cm cubes and arrange gently on a steaming plate or shallow dish.

3. 3

   Heat cooking oil in a wok or pan over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Add minced pork and stir-fry until it changes color and becomes fragrant, about 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Add garlic, ginger, and fermented black beans. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.

6. 6

   Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and chicken stock. Add sugar and stir well.

7. 7

   Mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry. Pour into the sauce and stir until thickened, about 1 minute.

8. 8

   Pour the hot pork and black bean sauce evenly over the tofu cubes.

9. 9

   Bring a steamer or pot of water to a boil. Place the tofu dish on the steamer rack and steam for 8-10 minutes until heated through.

10. 10

    Remove from steamer carefully. Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with fresh cilantro and sliced red chili.

11. 11

    Serve immediately while hot.