Pork, Red Bean Curd, and Potato
Elevate Your Dining to Cloud 9
Welcome to Chopstick Heaven, where every meal becomes a celebration of flavor and elegance. Today, we’re creating a Lau House special: Pork, Red Bean Curd, and Potato. Deliciously Salty Gammon and potato are bathed in a silky, fermented red bean curd sauce sprinkled with five-spice. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a gathering, this dish will leave you—and your guests—feeling like you’ve dined on cloud nine.
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 35 mins
Difficulty Level: Easy
Serves: 4 People
Ingredients
For the Potato and Pork:
- 700g Potatoes with Skin on (Any Variety)
- 6 Rashers of Thick Slice Bacon or a Gammon Steak
- 2 Cloves of Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Oil
For the Sauce:
- 1-2 Cubes of Fermented Red Bean Curd
- 1-2 tablespoons of the Red Bean Curd Sauce from the Tin
- 1 tablespoon Five-Spice Mix
- 500 mL Water
For the Garnish:
- 4 Spring Onions, sliced
- Salt (To Taste)
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Instructions
1. Prepare the Potates and the Pork:
- Wash the Potatoes removing any dirt from the skins.
- With the skins still on, cut the Potatoes into 2 cm wide circles.
- Cut the Pork into strips.
- Crush and dice the Garlic Cloves.
2. Fry the Potatoes and Pork:
- In a large pan, add and heat the Oil.
- Add the Garlic, Potatoes, and Pork and fry on high heat for 3 minutes.
3. Add the Red Bean Curd:
- Put the kettle on for Boiling Water.
- While the kettle is boiling, add the 2 cubes of Red Bean Curd to the Potatoes and Pork and pour in some of the sauce from the Red Bean Curd Tin.
- Fry on high heat for 1-2 mins.
- Add the Boiling Water to the mixture. Although we say add 500 mL, it is dependent on the size of your pan. We do not want the water to cover the potatoes. We want the water to sit just below.
4. Cook the Dish Through:
- Add the Five-Spice Mix and stir well.
- Bring the mixture to the boil.
- When boiling place a lid on the pan and turn the heat down to a simmer.
- Allow the mixture to cook through for 20 minutes, stirring it every 5 minutes.
5. Garnish and Serve:
Remove from heat and add Salt to taste. Using Bacon and Gammon does make it salty, so you may not need it. My Agung always says, taste it, taste it, taste it. It’s essential to producing amazing Chinese food at home.
Serve immediately and sprinkle over the Spring Onions, using your Chopstick Heaven personalized chopsticks to complete the divine experience.
Serving Suggestions
Pair this Pork, Red Bean Curd, and Potato with dishes like Choi Sum with Garlic Sauce and Steamed Rice for a complete Chinese-inspired feast. It’s also delightful alongside a light soup like egg drop or hot and sour soup.
Pro Tips
- Don’t overuse the Red Bean Curd: Use it sparingly due to its strong flavor.
- Don’t Overcook: Don’t let the potatoes overcook, they want to maintain their structure. Mushy potatoes are no good.
- Add to Rice: Don’t be afraid to pour some of the sauce onto your rice, it makes an excellent pairing.
- Storage is Key: After opening, keep the Red Bean Curd tightly sealed and refrigerated. The paste has a long shelf life due to its fermentation, but proper storage maintains its quality and flavor.
A Touch of Chopstick Heaven
This Pork, Red Bean Curd and Potato dish is the perfect blend of salty and umami sauce that makes even your Chinese hesitant friends gasp with delight. With your personalized Chopstick Heaven chopsticks in hand, every bite becomes an indulgent experience. Treat yourself—and your loved ones—to this luxurious take on a beloved classic.
So, the next time you cook Pork, Red Bean Curd, and Potato, remember to reach for your Chopstick Heaven personalized chopsticks to make meal time heavenly and elevate your experience to Cloud9. Your friends will be impressed, and every meal will be a journey to the clouds.
Welcome to Chopstick Heaven—where we make mealtime truly heavenly.
