Chinese Microwaved Tofu with Minced Pork recipe

2 servings

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

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.

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.

Cook 5 minutes on High in the microwave, or until vegetables are tender and pork is cooked to desired doneness.