Simmered Pork and Tofu
A quick, comforting weeknight dish of tender pork and silky tofu simmered in a savory broth with a hint of chili and fresh scallions. Ready in about 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 8 oz pork (thinly sliced)
- 14 oz firm tofu
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp chili oil
- 2 stalks scallions
Instructions
- 1
Cut the 8 oz pork into bite-size pieces and the 14 oz tofu into 1-inch cubes. Thinly slice the 2 scallions, separating white and green parts.
- 2
In a medium pot, combine 1 cup chicken broth, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp chili oil. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- 3
Add the pork and white scallion parts. Simmer until pork is cooked through, about 5 minutes, and no longer pink inside.
- 4
Gently add the tofu cubes. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until tofu is heated through and broth is slightly reduced.
- 5
Serve hot, garnished with the green scallion parts. Add extra chili oil if you like more heat.
Tools you’ll need
- Medium pot
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cup
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