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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Stir-fried eggplant with tofu is a stir-fried dish that is rustic, simple yet delicious and flavorful, effectively stimulating the taste buds for a more delicious meal. Today, let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to cook this dish to treat the whole family!
Ingredients for Stir-fried Eggplant with Tofu For 4 people
Eggplant 1 piece White tofu 2 pieces Lean pork 100 gr Red onion 2 bulbs Garlic 2 bulbs Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common seasoning a little (salt/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate/ sugar/ ground pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh eggplants
- To buy fresh eggplants, choose those with shiny, smooth skin and even color.
- Hold the eggplant in your hand; it should feel firm, and pressing gently will feel slightly soft. If you press lightly with your fingernail and see an indentation, that means the eggplant is ripe.
- You should not buy eggplants that have black spots on the skin, have scratched skin, or show signs of bruising as they will not taste good when cooked.
How to choose fresh and delicious pork
- To buy fresh and delicious pork, choose pieces with bright colors, the meat should be pink or light red, and the fat should be ivory white.
- The surface of the meat should be dry and soft. When smelling, you should feel the characteristic scent of meat, without any unpleasant or strange odors.
- The meat should have good elasticity; pressing down with your hand should leave no mark, and when you pull your hand away, the meat should return to its original shape.
- You should not buy meat that is pale, has a wet and slimy surface, or emits a foul odor, as this indicates that the meat is spoiled or of poor quality.
How to choose good tofu, low in gypsum
- When buying tofu, pay attention to choose pieces that are ivory white, soft, wobbly, and have a faint scent of soybeans.
- When holding it, it should feel light and smooth; if the piece of tofu is hard, heavy, and firm, it should not be bought.
- You should also avoid buying tofu that is leaning towards yellow, has no smell or smells of lime, as this indicates that the tofu contains a lot of gypsum, which will result in a bitter taste when cooked.
How to cook Eggplant stir-fried with tofu and pork
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Prepare the ingredients
First, prepare a bowl of clean water and add 1 teaspoon of salt, then stir well until the salt dissolves.
The eggplant bought should be washed clean, cut off the stem, and use a knife to slice the eggplant diagonally into pieces about 1/2 finger thick, then soak the eggplant in the prepared saltwater for about 5 – 10 minutes before removing it to drain.
The white tofu should be rinsed briefly with water and then cut into bite-sized cubes.
The pork should be rubbed with a little salt to reduce the odor, then washed clean and sliced thinly.
Shallots and garlic should be peeled and minced finely.
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Marinate the meat
Put the meat in a bowl, season with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1/2 teaspoon of sugar. Use a spoon to mix well and marinate the meat for about 15 minutes.
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Stir-fry eggplant with meat and tofu
Heat a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, and when the oil is hot, add minced onion and garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Add the meat to the pan and stir-fry for about 1 minute until the meat is firm, then add 30ml of water, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of sugar. Bring to a boil, then add the eggplant and stir well, cooking over medium heat until the eggplant is soft. Finally, add the white tofu and stir-fry together for about 1 minute, adjust the seasoning to taste, and sprinkle some ground pepper on top before turning off the heat.
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Final Product
Serve the stir-fried eggplant with tofu on a plate, and garnish with a little cilantro for a nice presentation. The soft, cooked eggplant blends perfectly with the rich taste of tofu, making it a delightful dish to enjoy with hot rice! Let’s get into the kitchen and try it out right away!
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