How to Make Pork Tofu with Watercress and Bean Sprouts - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and healthy dish to add to your recipe repertoire, look no further than this Pork Tofu with Watercress and Bean Sprouts. Packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, this dish is not only good for you, but it's also incredibly flavorful and satisfying.

For those who are always on the lookout for new ways to incorporate tofu into their diet, this recipe is a must-try. Tofu is a versatile and nutritious ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (2 pound) boneless pork loin, cut into 1/2 inch strips
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 2 bunches watercress - rinsed, dried, cut into 1/2 inch lengths, thick stems discarded
  • 8 ounces bean sprouts
  • 1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place pork in a wok or skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir until pork is browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce, water, ginger, and black pepper; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until meat is tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Stir in the watercress and bean sprouts, and continue to simmer until tender yet still crisp, about 10 minutes more. Mix in the tofu, cover, and simmer 5 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    245 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 55mg
    • Sodium: 1876mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 31mg
    • Calcium: 301mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 672mg