Spicy Tofu Casserole With Pork

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Courtesy of one of my favorite magazines, food & wine. Excellent one-dish meal, two if you serve with rice!!

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Steps

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Heat the oil in a medium saucepan.

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Add the pork , garlic and onion and season with salt and pepepr.

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Cook over high heat , stirring occasionally , until the pork is no longer pink , about 4 minutes.

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Add the chili paste and cook , stirring , for 2 minutes.

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Add the stock and bring to a boil.

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Cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes.

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Add the zucchini to the saucepan and cook over moderate heat until almost tender , about 2 minutes.

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Add the tofu and simmer for 2 minutes longer.

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Add the scallions and fresh chile and simmer for 1 minute longer.

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Ladle into bowls and serve with steamed white rice on the side.

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Ingredients

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vegetable oil, boneless pork shoulder, garlic, onion, red chili paste, beef stock, zucchini, soft tofu, scallions, hot red peppers, salt, fresh ground pepper, rice