By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 9, 2026
Serves 4
148 cal · 20 min
Tofu and Pork Mince Patties
Recipe GLPR1a93ff3580e3c4
Savory patties combining ground pork with crumbled firm tofu, bound with egg and seasoned with soy sauce, fish sauce, and a touch of sugar. The mixture is chilled, then pan-fried until golden and cooked through. Serve with fresh shredded lettuce and carrots for a light, protein-rich meal.
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Ingredients
74 gm Firm tofu
150 gm Ground pork
1 Large egg
1 tsp Light soy sauce
1 tsp Fish sauce
2 tsp Sugar
2 tsp Corn starch
3 Tbsp Water
to taste Salt
to taste White pepper
Shredded carrots
Shredded iceberg lettuce
Directions
Pat the tofu dry thoroughly using paper towels or a clean kitchen cloth. This helps the mixture bind better.
Crumble the dried tofu into small pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
Add the ground pork and egg to the bowl with the tofu.
In a small cup, combine the soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, corn starch, and water, stirring until the corn starch dissolves.
Pour the marinade into the pork and tofu mixture. Add salt and white pepper to taste.
Mix all ingredients together thoroughly using your hands or a spoon until well combined and the mixture holds together.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to firm up.
Heat a non-stick skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat with a light coating of oil (about 1-2 Tbsp).
Divide the chilled mixture into 8 equal portions and form each into a flat, compact patty about 1/2 inch thick.
Place the patties in the hot pan, working in batches if needed to avoid crowding. Fry for 4-5 minutes on the first side until golden brown.
Flip the patties carefully and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes until golden and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C) for food safety.
Transfer cooked patties to a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
Serve the patties warm with fresh shredded lettuce and carrots on the side or as a bed underneath.
Comments
These patties assemble quickly and the ingredient list is straightforward at Charlotte grocers: tofu and pork are standard at every chain, and soy sauce and fish sauce sit in the Asian aisle at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Walmart, and Kroger. The real cost driver is the pork mince and tofu together (roughly $8–10 for the pound and block combined), landing you around $2–2.50 per serving before vegetables, which is reasonable for a protein-heavy dish. Budget 30 minutes honestly—the tofu needs squeezing and the mixture requires careful hand-mixing to hold together—but this feeds four generously in one skillet and leftovers reheat well the next day. Watch that the patties don't break apart in the pan; firmer tofu and a light hand with water keeps them intact.
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