BROCCOLI AND BEAN CURD WITH PORK

Broccoli and Bean Curd With Pork image

Provided by Marian Burros

Time 25m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 ounces bean curd
1 bunch broccoli
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large clove garlic, minced
2 thin slices ginger, minced
1 to 2 teaspoons hot chili-garlic paste
4 ounces lean ground pork, optional
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 green onion, finely chopped or 1 tablespoon minced Chinese parsley

Steps:

Drain bean curd and press between paper towels to remove moisture. Slice into 1/4-inch cubes.
Remove tough stems from broccoli to remove moisture. Slice into 1/4-inch cubes.
Remove tough stems for soup or puree.
Heat oil in wok or large skillet; add garlic, ginger and chili paste and stir. When mixture begins to color, reduce heat and add bean curd. Stir for 2 or 3 minutes until bean curd begins to color. Add pork, if used, and cook until it loses pink color. Add broccoli and stir for 2 minutes. Add hoisin sauce; stir and cover. Reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 207, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 279 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams