Name: Spicy Pork with Tofu and Zucchini
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 Portionen
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste); 0.25 cup hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon ketchup; 0.33333333333333 cup seasoned rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 4 clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger; 3 piece small zucchini, cubed; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1.25 pounds ground pork; 2 piece fresh cayenne peppers, seeded and minced; 0.25 cup sliced green onions, white and light green parts only; 14 ounce package firm tofu, cubed; 1 sprig fresh cilantro, chopped (Optional)

Cook Time

35 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Prep Time

25 Min

This Thermomix® recipe for Spicy Pork with Tofu and Zucchini is ready in 35 min and yields 4 servings. Step-by-step guide with precise Thermomix® settings on MixBuch.

Description

This spicy pork and tofu dish is a flavorful and satisfying meal that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The combination of savory pork, tender tofu, and crisp-tender zucchini, all coated in a vibrant gochujang-based sauce, is simply irresistible. I love how the heat from the cayenne peppers balances perfectly with the sweetness of the hoisin sauce. It's a dish that's easy to customize to your spice preference, and it's a great way to use up any leftover vegetables you have on hand. Ready in under 40 minutes, it's a winner!

Ingredients (15 ingredients)

3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
0.25 cup hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
0.33333333333333 cup seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
4 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
3 piece small zucchini, cubed
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1.25 pounds ground pork
2 piece fresh cayenne peppers, seeded and minced
0.25 cup sliced green onions, white and light green parts only
14 ounce package firm tofu, cubed
1 sprig fresh cilantro, chopped (Optional)

Preparation (5 steps)

Prepare the Sauce

Combine 3 tablespoons gochujang, ¼ cup hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon ketchup, ⅓ cup seasoned rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 4 cloves garlic (minced), and 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger in a bowl. Whisk the sauce together until well combined and set aside.

Prepare the Zucchini

Toss 3 small zucchini (cubed) with 1 tablespoon kosher salt in a large bowl. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes to draw out the liquid. Drain in a colander, rinse, and let zucchini continue to drain.

Cook the Pork

Cook 1 ¼ pounds ground pork in a pan over high heat, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add 2 fresh cayenne peppers (seeded and minced) and ¼ cup sliced green onions (white and light green parts only); cook and stir for 1 minute.

Simmer with Sauce

Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the prepared sauce; simmer until bubbling, 1 to 2 minutes.

Combine and Cook

Add 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu (cubed) and the drained zucchini to the pan. Cook, stirring often, until zucchini is tender yet crisp to the bite, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in 1 sprig fresh cilantro (chopped).