Chinese Cuisine

Stir-Fried Tofu Skin with Minced Pork and Chinese Celery

Name: Stir-Fried Tofu Skin with Minced Pork and Chinese Celery
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 50 g Minced Pork; 4 sheets Tofu Skin; 2 stalks Chinese Celery; 1 piece Ginger; 3 cloves Garlic; 1 tsp Cooking Wine; 1/2 tsp Sichuan Pepper Powder; 2 tsp Light Soy Sauce; as needed Cooking Oil; to taste Salt

A quick and flavorful home-style stir-fry combining tender minced pork, chewy tofu skin, and aromatic Chinese celery. Seasoned with ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and a touch of Sichuan pepper, this simple dish comes together in minutes and pairs perfectly with steamed rice.

Total: 10 minutes

Stir-Fried Tofu Skin with Minced Pork and Chinese Celery finished dish

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Quick Recipe Summary

Cuisine: Chinese
Category: Chinese Cuisine
Method: Stir-fry
Total Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Main Ingredient: Minced Pork

Introduction

This Stir-Fried Tofu Skin with Minced Pork and Chinese Celery recipe is written for Chinese home cooking, with attention to timing, texture, and the small cues that make the method easier to follow. Read through the ingredient notes and cooking tips before you start so the steps feel familiar once the pan, steamer, or pot is hot.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Ready in about 10 minutes, so it can fit into a busy cooking day.
Beginner-friendly enough for cooks who are still building confidence in the kitchen.
Helpful for practicing timing, heat control, and the order of adding ingredients.
Shows a practical way to cook pork with clear preparation and cooking cues.
Gives the dish a clear savory flavor profile without making the method feel complicated.

Ingredients

50 g Minced Pork
4 sheets Tofu Skin
2 stalks Chinese Celery
1 piece Ginger
3 cloves Garlic
1 tsp Cooking Wine
1/2 tsp Sichuan Pepper Powder
2 tsp Light Soy Sauce
as needed Cooking Oil
to taste Salt

Ingredient Notes

These notes explain the role of the main ingredients so the recipe is easier to adjust without losing its Chinese home-cooking character.

Minced Pork

Pork brings savory depth and works well with ginger, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, and vegetables.

sheets Tofu Skin

Tofu absorbs surrounding flavors, so sauce, broth, and aromatics matter more than heavy seasoning.

stalks Chinese Celery

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Ginger

Ginger adds clean aroma and helps balance meat, seafood, tofu, and fermented flavors.

Garlic

Garlic gives the dish a savory base and becomes most fragrant when cooked briefly in oil or brine.

Cooking Wine

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1
Mix the minced pork with cooking wine, 1 teaspoon of light soy sauce, and a few drops of oil. Set aside to marinate briefly.
Step 2
Cut the Chinese celery into bite-sized segments.
Step 3
Slice the tofu skin into thin strips.
Step 4
Heat oil in a wok or skillet and stir-fry the ginger and garlic until fragrant.
Step 5
Add the marinated minced pork and stir-fry until it changes color. Sprinkle in the Sichuan pepper powder and continue cooking until aromatic.
Step 6
Add the tofu skin and celery. Pour in a small splash of water and stir-fry until the celery is tender-crisp and the ingredients are well combined.
Step 7
Season with the remaining light soy sauce and salt to taste. Toss well and serve immediately.

Cooking Tips

Chinese celery has a stronger aroma than regular celery and is ideal for quick stir-fries.
A small amount of water helps soften the tofu skin and allows the flavors to blend evenly.
Do not overcook the celery to preserve its crisp texture.
Adjust the amount of Sichuan pepper powder according to your preferred level of numbing spice.
Serve hot with steamed rice for a simple weeknight meal.

Serving Suggestions

Serve it with steamed rice when you want a simple Chinese home-cooked meal.
Add a light soup or cold vegetable side if the stir-fry is salty, spicy, or saucy.
Keep rice or noodles ready before cooking because stir-fries are best served immediately.

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Ingredients

50 g Minced Pork
4 sheets Tofu Skin
2 stalks Chinese Celery
1 piece Ginger
3 cloves Garlic
1 tsp Cooking Wine
1/2 tsp Sichuan Pepper Powder
2 tsp Light Soy Sauce
as needed Cooking Oil
to taste Salt

Method

Mix the minced pork with cooking wine, 1 teaspoon of light soy sauce, and a few drops of oil. Set aside to marinate briefly.
Cut the Chinese celery into bite-sized segments.
Slice the tofu skin into thin strips.
Heat oil in a wok or skillet and stir-fry the ginger and garlic until fragrant.
Add the marinated minced pork and stir-fry until it changes color. Sprinkle in the Sichuan pepper powder and continue cooking until aromatic.
Add the tofu skin and celery. Pour in a small splash of water and stir-fry until the celery is tender-crisp and the ingredients are well combined.
Season with the remaining light soy sauce and salt to taste. Toss well and serve immediately.