This made four large servings without adding rice. Couldn't find fresh cayenne pepper so used serrano. I think next time I'd go with extra firm tofu (at least of the brand I used) as it fell apart. Husband would have preferred rice or a noodle with this. Even with giving the squash a good rinse it was a little salty for our tastes so next time I'll probably use a different veggie and save the salt cured squash for another dish (nice trick though). All in all a very good week night meal that ticks the buttons for easy healthy and not too expensive.
Really quick easy and delicious! Thanks Chef John! I accidentally forgot the peppers but it still had a nice kick to it (and I added a bit of cayenne powder too). Also make sure to give the zucchini a REALLY good rinse. I just gave it a quick rinse and it was definitely a tad salty
Easy and delicious! Very flavorful. I didn’t have the chili paste so I put in the same amount of Cholula Chipotle Hot Sauce. I also used jalapeño instead of cayenne. Doubled the sayand served over rice.
I thought the dish was very tasty, but I didn’t add the peppers since I thought it would be too spicy for me. I followed the recommendation of another reviewer, so I cooked the pork, removed it from the pan, cooked the zucchini in the drippings from the pork, set the zucchini aside, and discarded the juices before finishing the recipe. I think I cut the zucchini too big and will do them smaller next time. If you lift and gently fold the tofu into the mixture, it doesn’t break apart. I think it does need the extra sauce if you serve it over rice. Thanks, Chef John!
Very good! Actually better after the tofu has sat overnight to absorb all the flavors.
This is great!!! I've made it twice and it was perfect each time.. I couldn't find cayenne peppers so used red jalapeños. But you can play with the heat with various spices, like the Korean hot sauce. It has a sweetness to it, too. (I used Sambal Oelec, no calories. I live alone so made it for myself the first time (and couldn't keep my face out of it). Today I made a double batch for my niece and family. And of course, I tasted it. Terrific. They're going to love me even more after tomorrow.
Sorry, I forgot to mention in my original review—I did not salt the zucchini! I cooked the meat, then transferred it to another pot and used the grease to cook my veggies (I added bok choy, celery, broccoli, and bell pepper). I drained them of excess moisture after cooking, then added them to the meat and proceeded with the recipe as written. The additional salt would have been too much for my taste. I will make this again, but I’ve given three stars because of the changes needed, and the fact that the tofu (even extra firm) disintegrated within a few stirs.
Good but soooo salty. I doubled the sauce because I wanted to have it over rice but it was too much. Maybe next time I will do just 50% more. Also I liked the texture of the zucchini from the salting technique but it was much too salty even after a thorough rinsing. I think it will be much improved next time without all the salt.
