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Published: Nov 3, 2020 · Modified: Apr 20, 2021 by Jim Mee Sha · This post may contain affiliate links

Chinese Style Vegan Tofu Minced Pork

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This Chinese style vegan minced pork is made from tofu thus pack full of plant protein ! Super flavorful yet comes together in 15 mins.

Tofu mince in a black and white pan with a wooden ladle scooping out some of it

Mince meat always has a special place in my heart. I had immediately fell in love in this dish trying it the first time in Taiwan. After turning vegan, I know that I definitely must try and veganise this childhood favourite of mine.

After digging for mince meat recipe online ( to be honest , there is not much ), I finally came out with a veganise version of this recipe that closely resembled this classic Chinese dish.

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  • 🍅 What you will need
  • 🔪 How to make
  • 🍽 How to serve
  • ❔ Commonly asked questions
  • Other Asian Tofu Recipes
  • 📖 Recipe
  • Nutrition facts

🍅 What you will need

Ingredients needed for this dish
  • Use extra- firm or firm tofu in this recipe. Medium will work too, but the mince will turn out to be a bit mushy.
  • The black fungus is an optional ingredient, but I really recommend adding it to give this dish some texture and crunch.
  • To make this recipe gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. There are some dark soy sauce out there that is gluten-free, but you can omit it if you cant find any.
  • The dark soy sauce can be omitted if you do not have any. The tofu will turn out to be less brown in color, but the flavor will still be the same !
  • To make this oil-free, omit the sesame oil and use water to saute instead. You can also garnish it with some toasted sesame seeds to replace the flavor of sesame oil.
  • To make this low carb, omit the maple syrup.

🔪 How to make

Soak the black fungus in hot water for 20 minutes to rehydrate it, if using.

Start by patting dry the tofu with kitchen tissue / towel. Then, crumble up your tofu using your hands / fork until it resembles a mince-like texture. In a small bowl, mix together both soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, sesame oil and maple syrup. Set aside.

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Heat up some oil in a non-stick skillet / pan. If you are using black fungus, start off by sauteing them for 30 seconds to 1 minutes. Then, add in the tofu and cook it for another 3-4 minutes, giving it a stir every 30 seconds.

Turn off the heat and pour in the sauce. Toss until the sauce is well incorporated into the tofu. Garnish it with some chopped green onions and serve !

Process of making this recipe including crumbling up the tofu, cooking the black fungus, cooking the tofu and the end product.

🍽 How to serve

  • Over a bed of fluffy rice with some steamed choy sum ( my favorite way ! )
  • Serve it with some savory vegan dry wonton noodles
  • Pair them with some salad greens and Asian salad dressing if you fancy something light.
  • Throw it together with roasted veggies and grain of choice to make a vegan mince " pork " bowl.

❔ Commonly asked questions

How do you mince tofu ?

Start by patting dry the tofu with a kitchen tissue / towel. Using your hands or a fork, crumble them up into tiny pieces, or until they resembles a mince meat kind of texture.

Can I use silken tofu instead ?

No, do not even attempt to do that ! Silken tofu has a really high water content, and has a feta cheese kind of texture. On the other hand, extra firm or firm tofu is more meaty in texture hence making it the perfect meat substitute.

Other Asian Tofu Recipes

  • Healthy Indian Tofu Stir-fry
  • Vegan Peanut Noodles with Crispy Tofu
  • Vegan Tofu Egg Fried Rice
  • Vegan Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce
2 bowls of rice served with minced meat and choy sum. There is a plate of choy sum topped with fried shallots and 2 forks in the background

📖 Recipe

Tofu mince served with some brown rice and choy sum topped with chopped scallions

Chinese Style Vegan Tofu Minced Pork

Meesha
This Chinese style vegan minced pork is made from tofu thus pack full of plant protein ! Super flavorful yet comes together in 15 mins.
4.86 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 106 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 16 oz block firm tofu
  • 1 ½ tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup*
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • chopped green onion / scallions, for garnish
  • 2-3 dried black fungus
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Instructions
 

  • If using black fungus, soak them in hot water for 20 minutes to rehydrate them. Slice them thinly and set aside.
  • In a bowl, mix together both of the soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder and sesame oil.
  • Crumble your tofu using a fork or your hands into tiny pieces.
  • Heat up some oil in a non-stick pan / skillet. Start by sauteing the black fungus for 3-4 minutes. Then, add in the tofu and cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the sauce made earlier and toss until the sauce is well incorporated.
  • Garnish it with some chopped scallions and serve.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days. 
To make it oil-free, omit the sesame oil and use water to saute your tofu.
Substitute the soy sauce with tamari and use gluten-free dark soy sauce / omit it completely to make this dish gluten-free. 
You can make this low carb by omitting the maple syrup. 
 

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Nutrition

Calories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 466mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition info calculated is just a rough estimate and is provided as a courtesy. Bear in mind that value will vary based on variables like specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it is highly recommended that you calculate it on your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.

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Nutrition facts

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  1. Su says

    December 15, 2021 at 9:50 am

    This sounds good. I think I’d add some dried shiitake mushrooms that have been soaked till soft and minced too. Chopping in some water chestnuts, fresh if available, is another good crunchy add. Thanks.

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    • Meesha says

      December 15, 2021 at 11:07 am

      Yum, the addition of shiitake mushrooms and water chestnuts sounds delish! Enjoy!

      Reply
      • Toni says

        May 19, 2024 at 3:55 am

        4 stars
        I tried this once & it was really good but I don’t see the chili powder mentioned in the ingredients. What kind and how much is needed?

      • Jim Mee Sha says

        June 02, 2024 at 8:46 am

        Any chili powder will work, and I added around 1/2 teaspoons. Hope this is helpful!

  2. James Mitchell says

    June 15, 2021 at 6:58 am

    5 stars
    I tried this on top of a chilled noodle salad. It was quick, simple and really delicious. Even my boy who doesn't like tofu loved it. I'll definitely make it again!

    @jimmysveganjourney

    Reply
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