Red Bean Curd Stir Fry Recipes

CHINESE FRIED RIBS WITH FERMENTED RED BEAN CURD

Steps:

• Place your pork rib pieces into a large bowl. Add the red fermented bean curd, white pepper, sesame oil, five spice powder, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic powder, onion powder, and baking soda-everything except the cornstarch and frying oil.
• Using your hands, work the mixture into the pork ribs until they are well coated. Marinate anywhere from 2 hours to overnight.
• If you refrigerate the pork ribs overnight, let them come up to room temperature before cooking. When you're ready to fry, pour 3 or more cups of peanut or vegetable oil into a small to medium pot-enough so you have 2-3 inches of oil. Heat your frying oil to 300 degrees F/150 degrees C. It's best to use a kitchen thermometer to monitor the oil temperature before and during the frying process.
• When the marinated ribs are at room temperature and while your oil is heating, toss the ribs once more to redistribute the marinade, as there may be liquid that has pooled. Make sure everything is well-combined. Next, add the cornstarch to the ribs and mix until a paste forms that evenly coats the ribs.
• When the oil reaches frying temperature-either via your thermometer, or when a rib dipped in the oil sizzles strongly-deep fry the pork ribs in small batches, about 4-6 pieces at a time. Use a slotted spoon to separate them as soon as you place them in the oil to avoid sticking and ensure even cooking.
• Turn up the heat once you drop in the ribs, as the oil will cool. As you fry, continue to adjust the heat lower or higher as needed to maintain temperature. The pork ribs should fry fairly quickly, about 5-7 minutes.
• When they're cooked, they'll be a light maroon color and should be crisp all around. Transfer to a paper towel using a slotted spoon. When all the ribs are fried, serve!

STIR-FRIED BEAN CURD WITH GROUND PORK AND OYSTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix together the pork, the egg, 1 tablespoon of the cornstarch, the five-spice powder, 1 tablespoon of the scallions, 1/2 teaspoon of the sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of the sesame oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place the vegetable oil in a hot wok over very high heat, then add small clumps of the pork mixture. Stir-fry for about 1 minute, or until the clumps are browned and cooked through. Remove from wok and reserve.
• Lower the heat to medium. Add to the wok, 6 tablespoons of scallions, the minced red pepper, the minced green chile, the minced garlic, and the minced ginger root. Stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the browned pork and stir well, tossing with the remaining 2 1/2 teaspoons of sugar. Turn heat high and add the chicken stock, soy sauce and oyster sauce. Stir well and bring to a boil. Mix the remaining 2 teaspoons of cornstarch with a little cold water in a cup, then stir into the wok. Gently stir in the bean curd cubes, taking care not to break them up.
• Remove from wok and place on serving platter. Sprinkle with the remaining half-teaspoon of sesame oil.