Minced Pork and Tofu Fritters

Smashed tofu fritters with minced pork and seasoned with common Chinese sauces.

This is perfect fritter who loves the taste of pan-fried crispy tofu. I create this recipe for my little daughter who loves meat but never taste plain tofu. She can smell the strong aroma during the pan-frying process and eat up two fritters one meal.

This recipe is not difficult at all. However I highly recommend using form tofu or at least regular tofu as they contains less water so the fritter will not break after cooked. And it is import to smash the tofu completely so the two main ingredients can combine completely. You can do this with a knife or directly use hand. Additionally, it is highly customizable. Chicken or beef can replace pork.

When frying the fritters, do not turn them over frequently at the beginning otherwise it will be quite hard to from the crispy out shell. Turn until one side becomes brown.  However at the last stage, move them frequently to prevent burnt. 

This should be one of the best matched dishes for porridge and soups. Following are some dishes you can serve with.

• Shrimp congee 
• Mixed congee
• Pork and century egg congee

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Minced Pork and Tofu Fritters

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

Pan-fried tofu fritters

Course:

Side Dish

Cuisine:

Chinese

Keyword:

Minced Meat, tofu

Servings: 2

Calories: 568 kcal

Author: Elaine

Ingredients

• 1.5
  cup
  minced pork
• 100
  g
  firm tofu
  , around 1 cup in volume
• 1
  tablespoon
  minced green onion
• 1
  teaspoon
  minced ginger
• 1
  tablespoon
  oyster sauce
• small pinch of salt if necessary
• 1/4
  teaspoon
  sugar

Pan-frying the fritters

• 1
  tablespoon
  cooking oil
• 2
  cloves
  garlic
  , minced
• 1
  teaspoon
  minced green onion
• 1
  teaspoon
  minced ginger
• 1/2
  tablespoon
  light soy sauce
• 1/4
  teaspoon
  sesame oil

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix tofu with minced pork, add all the other seasoning and combine well. Then divide into six portions. Take one portion and press hardly with both hands and then form a round ball. And then slightly flat it. Continue to finish all the six ones.
2. Heat up oil in a large pan, fry the fritters until one side becomes slightly brown over medium fire (around 3 minutes) and then turn over to fry the other side. If you prefer a crisper taste, continue to fry for another 1 minute.
3. And then add minced green onion, minced ginger, light soy sauce and sesame oil. Cover the lid and heat for another minute over slow fire. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Minced Pork and Tofu Fritters

Amount Per Serving

Calories 568
Calories from Fat 405

% Daily Value*

Fat 45g69%

Saturated Fat 14g88%

Cholesterol 121mg40%

Sodium 1564mg68%

Potassium 484mg14%

Carbohydrates 4g1%

Protein 33g66%

Vitamin A 30IU1%

Vitamin C 2.7mg3%

Calcium 92mg9%

Iron 2.2mg12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.