Chinese Cuisine
Stir-Fried Tofu Skin with Minced Pork and Chinese Celery
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
Quick Recipe Summary
- Cuisine
- Chinese
- Category
- Chinese Cuisine
- Method
- Stir-fry
- Total Time
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Main Ingredient
- Minced Pork
About This Recipe
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.
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.
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.
Ingredients & Techniques Used in This Recipe
These guides explain the key sauces, ingredients, and cooking techniques used in this recipe, so you can understand the dish instead of only following steps.
Sauce
Shaoxing Wine
Chinese cooking wine used in marinades, stir-fries, braises, and sauces.
Sauce
Light Soy Sauce
The everyday soy sauce for salt, umami, marinades, and stir-fry seasoning.
Ingredient
Sichuan Peppercorn
The citrusy, numbing spice behind many Sichuan dishes.
Ingredient
Tofu Skin
A soy product used in stir-fries, braises, hot pot, cold dishes, and fillings.
Technique
How to Stir Fry Properly
Learn heat control, ingredient order, sauce timing, and quick wok cooking.
Technique
How to Steam Chinese Food
Understand Chinese steaming for fish, eggs, tofu, buns, and vegetables.
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.
Recipe Card
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.
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.
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