How to cook pork belly and tofu

Pork belly is a common type of pork. It is called pork belly because it has three layers of meat. There are many ways to cook pork belly. For example, it can be made into pork belly stewed with tofu, which is a common home cooking method. First of all, the method is relatively simple, and secondly, the nutritional value is also relatively high, and it has a good effect of nourishing the body. Of course, we should also pay attention to the fact that pork belly has a relatively high animal fat content, so we should not eat too much when eating it.

How to cook pork belly and tofu

Ingredients: 250g pork belly, 500g fried tofu, 1 carrot, 50g mushrooms, 2 garlic cloves, 2 celery stalks Method 1. Peel the pork belly first (this will make the meat taste better), and cut it into about 6mm thickness with a knife. Marinate with starch, salt, chicken essence and cooking wine for 10 minutes. 2. Sprinkle salt on the tofu and marinate for 10 minutes. I usually cut tofu into triangles so that it is easier to absorb the flavor when cooking. 3. Slice the carrots and mushrooms; cut the garlic and celery into sections and set aside.

4. Fourth, fry the pork belly first. Light a fire in a wok and put the marinated pork belly directly into the wok (do not add oil, the purpose is to fry out the oil in the pork belly so it won’t be greasy. I use a non-stick pan to fry the pork belly). When frying the meat, start with high heat and spread the meat slices flat in the wok. When all the slices change color, use chopsticks to turn them over and fry again. Then use low heat, and after all the meat oil in the pan is fried out, add cooking wine, dark soy sauce, and a little sugar. Stir-fry evenly and serve. 5. Add the frying oil into the pan and light the fire. Pour in carrots and mushrooms, add a little salt and light soy sauce. Stir fry evenly. Add two more bowls of cold water. 6. Add tofu, wait for the water in the pot to boil, add garlic and celery and cook together. 7. Prepare another small bowl of water and starch, add a little salt, stir well, and add to the pot (to thicken). Finally, pour in the fried pork belly and stir-fry evenly. You're done!

Benefits of eating tofu : 1. It has a high protein content, and its quality is better than the protein in grains and close to the protein in meat. The protein content of soybeans is about 40% (lean pork contains 16.4% and eggs contain 14.7%). The amino acid composition of bean protein is close to the needs of the human body, and its composition ratio is similar to that of animal protein. Among them, lysine, which is relatively lacking in cereal foods, is found in higher concentrations in beans. Therefore, it is advisable to eat it with cereals to increase the physiological value of protein in the diet. 2. The fat content is relatively high, reaching 15%-20%, among which soybeans and black beans have the highest content and are often used as raw materials for edible oils. Soybean oil is one of the most commonly used cooking oils. 3. Zero cholesterol. Soybeans are plant-based and therefore contain no cholesterol. Soybeans are the only food that has high-quality protein and little (or no) cholesterol. This is one of the reasons why soy protein is healthier than meat protein. 4. Rich in calcium, coupled with the coagulant added during the processing, the calcium content of soy products is very prominent. The calcium content of 250 grams of tofu is equivalent to that of 250 milliliters of milk. If milk and dairy products are the first choice for calcium supplementation, then soy products are undoubtedly the second.

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