Miso Braised Tofu with Minced Pork & Shiitake Mushrooms

Tender tofu simmered with savory minced pork, earthy shiitake mushrooms, and sweet corn in a rich, umami-packed miso sauce. The Miso & Easy adds a deep, mellow savoriness that brings all the flavors together in this comforting, hearty dish.

Ingredients

(Serves 2)

14 oz. firm tofu, cut into thick slices
6 oz. minced pork
4–5 shiitake mushrooms
8 garlic cloves
½ cup sweet corn kernels
2 scallions, chopped
2 tbsp. cooking oil
1½ tbsp. Miso & Easy
1 tbsp. light soy sauce
1 tsp. dark soy sauce
1 tbsp. oyster sauce
1 tsp. sugar
¼ tsp. black pepper
1 tbsp. cornstarch mixed with ½ cup water

Directions

Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, mix the Miso & Easy, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, black pepper, and cornstarch slurry until well combined.
Pan-fry the tofu: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Pan-fry the tofu until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
Cook the pork: In the same pan, stir-fry the minced pork with dark soy sauce until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
Assemble the clay pot: Heat a little oil in a clay pot. Add the garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant. Layer in the pan-fried tofu, minced pork, shiitake mushrooms, and sweet corn.
Simmer: Pour the prepared miso sauce over the ingredients. Cover and simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes, allowing the tofu to absorb the rich, savory flavors. Stir gently if needed to prevent sticking.
Finish and serve: Sprinkle with chopped scallions and serve hot with steamed rice.

Recipe created by Kathy Zhang

Kathy creates and films beautiful, easy and simple but delicious recipes as a form of self-expression. Each dish is crafted like a work of art, capturing not only flavor, but also color, texture, and emotion. Follow her on Instagram at @happywowohappy.