Braised pork and tofu for Christmas lunch 2007

Posted on | December 11, 2007 |

Each year, on my father’s side of the family, the whole clan gathers for a Christmas lunch. It used to be that Christmas lunch was spent in my grandmother’s house, each family bringing some dish for luck. There would be lots of food, laughter and gifts for everyone. A time to update and keep in touch. Lots of stories and games for the yound and young at heart. Time for me to measure how much my nieces and nephews have grown taller (I am barely five feet!) since the last time I saw them. I really like it there, as after a lunch I can have siesta in my Lola’s bed. Though during those times, it becomes everybody’s bed - from grandchildren to great-grand children all wanting to snuggle in Lola’s bed.

Lola passed away several years ago, and my father’s siblings decide to rotate hosting the Christmas lunch starting from the eldest sister to the youngest. Lunch is always potluck and as early as October, I start daydreaming about what dish to bring. We usually bring turkey caldereta or make turkey ham. Sometimes it’s a chicken dish from the free-range chicken we raise at home. For this year, my mom has decided we’ll bring braised pork and tofu for lunch. Mom has been cooking new dishes lately, reading from magazines or learning from cooking shows. She seldom cooks so it is really a special occasion when she does. She made this dish several weeks back when I wasn’t at home. It seems my dad liked it as he requested this dish one weekend I was there. So to the kitchen, my mom, sister and I went. My mom dictated what to prepare and how to cook. My sister and I taking turns to cook the dish.

Waiting for Christmas? You bet! We’re making the dish for lunch with the whole clan. Take note, though, that this is not what we serve traditionally. For a more traditional Christmas fare, I still have to decide what to cook.

Braised Pork and Tofu

500 grams liempo/pork belly
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium sized onion, diced
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp pepper, crushed
250 grams tofu
1/2 cup oyster sauce
1 bunch Chinese celery
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp flour dissolved in 1/4 cup water

1. Cut pork into one inch cubes and boil in water till tender. Reserve 1/2 cup of broth.
2. Fry tofu till brown on the outside. Cut into one inch cubes.

Frying tofu blocks

3. Saute garlic and onion in 2 tbsp cooking oil. Add the pork cubes and mix. Saute for a few minutes till
4. Add soy sauce and pepper. Mix till meat is browned. Add the reserved broth and the oyster sauce. MIx well then add the fried tofu. Make sure sauce coats tofu all over.
5. Add the Chinese celery and mix for a few seconds. Add the dissolve flour and mix all over. Make sure that the Chinese celery is not overcooked. Remove from fire then add the sesame soil.
6. Serve in plate and garnish with Chinese celery.

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Category: Asian, Christmas, Family, Meat

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2 Responses to “Braised pork and tofu for Christmas lunch 2007”

Francesca
December 12th, 2007 @ 9:27 am

thanks a lot for your partecipation!
Braised Pork and Tofu redux
December 29th, 2007 @ 8:07 am

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