A quick Chinese dish using tofu topped with savory, soy-seasoned minced pork—microwave-friendly and protein-rich.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup ground pork 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon white sugar 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 dash ground black pepper
  • 1 dash crushed red pepper flakes 1 (14 ounce) package tofu, drained
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped carrots 1 chile pepper, chopped

Directions

  1. In a bowl, mix the ground pork with the soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, cornstarch, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Marinate at least 10 minutes.
  2. Place the tofu in a microwave-safe dish. Place the pork over the tofu. Discard any remaining marinade. Top with green onion, carrots, and chile pepper. Cover with microwave-safe plastic wrap. Cut a small slit in the plastic wrap to vent steam.
  3. Cook 5 minutes on High in the microwave, or until vegetables are tender and pork is cooked to desired doneness.