Tofu should not be fried or boiled immediately after purchase, steam it with minced meat for a simple and delicious dish that goes well with rice.

Tofu is a familiar dish loved by many people because it is easy to buy, easy to eat and easy to cook. Not everyone knows that tofu has a high nutrient content and provides a good amount of nutrients like meat. If consumed regularly, it will have many benefits such as providing calcium for the body, reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases…

In addition to dishes like fried tofu, tofu with tomato sauce, stuffed tofu… you can also make steamed tofu with minced meat and cabbage according to the following recipe.

1. Ingredients for steamed tofu with minced meat and cabbage

– Fresh tofu: 350 grams

– Pork: 120 grams

– Cabbage: 50 grams

– Ginger: 1 piece

– Spring onion: 2 stalks

– Chili: 1 fruit

– Garlic: 2 cloves

– Seasoning: 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce, cooking oil, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, cooking wine

2. How to make steamed tofu with minced meat and cabbage

Step 1: Prepare the ingredients

– After buying pork, wash it and mince it.

– Choose the stem of the cabbage and slice it.

– Remove the wilted leaves of the spring onion, wash it and separate the white part and the green part, then slice it.

– Peel the garlic, wash it and mince it.

– Peel the ginger, wash it and mince it.

– Wash the chili, remove the stem, and cut it into rings.

– Cut the fresh tofu into bite-sized slices and place them carefully on a clean plate.

Step 2: Marinate the minced meat

– Take a small bowl, add the minced pork and the seasonings: cooking wine, 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce.

– Mix the ingredients well and marinate the minced pork for about 15 minutes.

Step 3: Stir-fry the minced pork

– Place a pan on the stove, add enough cooking oil and heat it up.

– Then, add the spring onion, minced garlic, and minced ginger to stir-fry until fragrant, then add the minced pork and stir-fry.

– Wait until the pork changes color, then add the sliced cabbage and stir-fry until cooked, then turn off the heat.

Step 4: Steam the fresh tofu

– Place the cooked minced pork and cabbage on top of the sliced fresh tofu.

– Then, place the plate of tofu and minced pork in a steamer and steam it at high temperature for about 10 minutes.

– When the time is up, remove the plate, drain the excess water, and pour some soy sauce on top to enhance the flavor.

– To make the dish more appealing, you can sprinkle some sliced spring onion and chili on the surface of the dish and slowly enjoy.

Steamed tofu with minced meat and cabbage will have a very attractive color and aroma after being cooked. When eating, you can feel the combination of the refreshing fresh tofu and the sweet and fragrant minced meat. This dish is best served hot and with white rice. It is also suitable for all ages, both adults and children.

3. Notes when making steamed tofu with minced meat and cabbage

– It is advisable to choose tofu that is white, smooth, and smells like soybeans. Avoid buying tofu that is pale yellow and hard, as they may contain a lot of gypsum.

– Depending on your family’s taste, you can adjust the seasoning to your liking.