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Tofu with Pork and Cashews

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"Warm and spicy, this will really wake up your tastebuds! The Tofu takes on the wonderful flavor of the sauce. Serve with stir fry vegetables. Bon Appetite!"
Tofu with Pork and Cashews Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 29 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu, cut into 6 slices
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 boneless pork loin chops, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1/3 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/3 cup cashews

What to Drink?
Wine Riesling

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place tofu slices on several layers of paper towels, cover with additional paper towels, and place a dinner plate on top. Let stand 30 minutes. Then cut tofu into 1/2 inch cubes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and chili garlic sauce.
  3. Warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in pork, and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in ginger and garlic. Then stir in tofu, and cook until golden, about 4 minutes.
  4. Stir in broth mixture, bring to a boil; simmer until mixture thickens, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Serve over cooked rice garnished with green onions and cashews.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.34 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2006 by MBUTTLER 
I only used 1 tbsp of soy sauce as I thought it would be too salty, and added a bunch of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.34 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2006 by *Emily* 
I love making this recipe. I usually add red pepper flakes for extra spice and a little sweet... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.34 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2006 by Casey 
I loved this recipe. My husband made it and it's now my favorite dish! It was a perfect blend... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.34 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2008 by CJ in Texas 
To make this go a little further, I used one pork tenderloin, cut into strips. The amount of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.34 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2008 by lavender 
Wonderful! I didn't have any oyster sauce, so I substituted 2 tsp fish sauce. I also added 1... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.34 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2006 by Ilovemy4kids 
Very tasty dish. Tofu stayed firm. Made this recipe as is. Thank you for posting. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.34 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2008 by Isabelle 
This is a good recipe for tofu... the pork makes the tofu taste less bland and the sauce is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.34 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2007 by maplebook 
Yummy! I halved the chili garlic sauce. I also found the sauce a bit salty so I will tweak... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.34 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2006 by Elena 
I love tofu and thought this had a very pleasant flavor. However there wasn't enough sauce... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.34 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2006 by Liv 
This is such a great recipe! I made the vegetarian version of this (no pork, no oyster sauce,... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Tofu with Pork and Cashews

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 485

  • Total Fat: 26.8g
  • Cholesterol: 44mg
  • Sodium: 768mg
  • Total Carbs: 33.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.9g
  • Protein: 29.6g

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