Tofu with Ground Pork and Vegetables

Okay, I know I said in my last post that mama does not use frozen veggies.  I lied. But, this dish is so easy to make and easy to eat that I am sure you will forgive me.  Another cool thing about this is that it can also be made into a soup.  

For this recipe (or any other one that I've posted now that I think about it), it is not important to follow the measurements exactly.  If you want more or less of any ingredient, knock yourself out.

Ingredients:

1 package soft tofu, cubed and rinsed with fresh water

1 cup of frozen vegetables in whatever peas-carrots-corn-beans combo you like, thawed and rinsed

3/4 cup of ground pork

salt and pepper

1 tsp vegetable oil

Instructions:

1.  Sprinkle salt and pepper over the ground pork . Add the oil and mix well.

2.  Steam the tofu for about 6 minutes.  Strain the water that accumulates with steaming.

3.  Layer the pork over the tofu, then layer the vegetables over the pork.  

4.  Steam for another 6 minutes until cooked.  Strain if necessary.

Here's how to make this into a soup, the only additional ingredient is chicken or vegetable broth:

1.  In a pot, heat up some oil and brown the ground pork.

2.  Add 5 cups of chicken or vegetable broth

3.  When this comes to a boil, add the tofu and vegetables.

4.  Let the soup boil for another 3 minutes, then serve.