Braised Pork With Tofu And Egg (Lou Bak / Tau Yu Bak 豆油肉)

This is a well-loved classic and everyone has their own version and technique. This is my mother's version of Braised Pork With Tofu And Egg (Lou Bak or Tau Yu Bak, 豆油肉). I learnt this while looking over her shoulder.
Ingredients:
200 g pork belly
200 g pork shoulder (twee bak)
1 piece firm bean curd (tau-kwa)
4 hardboiled eggs
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
350 ml water (about)
Spices and Seasoning:
1 Tbsp sugar
80 ml light soy sauce
1 Tbsp caramelized dark soy sauce
5 cloves of garlic, skin removed
5 shallots
1 star anise
4 cloves
1 cinnamon stick, about 3 inches
1/2 tsp 5-spice powder
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[@BusyDaddyCooks]

Here is my mother's Braised Pork With Tofu And Egg (Lou Bak / Tau Yu Bak 豆油肉) recipe. The caramelization technique used in this video, although not unique, is seldom used by home cooks. It is a great way to add an extra layer of flavour and complexity to the dish.

[@BusyDaddyCooks]

😀👍

[@lancedesker5673]

I wonder if you can add kicap manis, which is already sweetened and quite complex in its flavour profile - This would add the sweet flavour without having to worry about the sugar burning or being scalded by hot sugar,

[@BusyDaddyCooks]

@@lancedesker5673 You can use kicap manis. However, it will change the flavour profile of this dish. Which is not a bad thing if you like kicap manis. 😀

[@barbarapearce9738]

I love this dish but this is the best recipe I've seen for it! ❤

[@BusyDaddyCooks]

Thank you! 😊😊😊

[@sabl2250]

Was thinking of Tau Yu Bak and decided to search for recipe and you are the first I click. excellent video =)

[@BusyDaddyCooks]

Thanks 😀

[@lingng1620]

Thanks for sharing this recipe, superb!! Asked to cook repeatedly......

[@BusyDaddyCooks]

Thanks. I am glad that it is well liked 😄😄😄

[@annasanchez4662]

Cooked this yesterday and my family loved it, thank you for sharing!!!

[@BusyDaddyCooks]

You're welcome! Glad it worked out well 😁

[@maryngshwuling9916]

Thanks for sharing this recipe 🌈

[@BusyDaddyCooks]

You're welcome 😀😀

[@medialcanthus9681]

Thank you for the recipe.

[@BusyDaddyCooks]

You're welcome! 😁

[@snoopybrown2438]

👍👍👍

[@ongbabe2216]

Hi, busy daddy, I am busy mummy... Haha...
Thanks a lot! I tried your recipe tonight & it is the best recipe so far.
(Agree by husband & Children)
A bit salty though, I added more water and rock sugar to adjust.
The caramelization technique is great!
Appreciate it & thanks your mum too 👍🏻🙏🇸🇬😊

[@BusyDaddyCooks]

I'm glad it turned out well. I always try to end my videos with, "taste and adjust for seasoning" - but sometimes I forget.
I cook for 2 teens who like it salty and 2 80+-year-olds who like it plain. It's a challenge.
Thanks for dropping by. It is always encouraging to receive positive feedback. 😀

[@ongbabe2216]

@@BusyDaddyCooks
Yes, I understand.
You are a great daddy & a great son!
👍🏻🙏😁

[@BusyDaddyCooks]

👍😁

[@Sunburstbear]

I made a vegetarian version of this really yummilicious too 😋🤤😅

[@BusyDaddyCooks]

That's great 👍👍😃😃

[@femabarlahan1493]

❤❤❤

[@BusyDaddyCooks]

🫶🫶🫶

[@jaclynfam8092]

Will the pork shoulder be tender after only 40min? Some other recipes call for simmering at low heat for 3-4 hours…

[@BusyDaddyCooks]

It depends on how large the pieces of pork are. I would boil it for longer if I have the luxury of time. But usually I don't. I am a busy .daddy 😄. 40 minutes to an hour would be good enough for me. 😄

[@liqing1386]

May i know wat is 5 spices powder?

[@BusyDaddyCooks]

Five spice powder is a blend of ground spices that's used in Chinese cooking. But it usually contains more than 5 spices. You can buy this in your Asian grocery store or online. Hope this helps 😀

[@barbarapearce9738]

Can be found in some supermarkets too.

[@robintang7304]

Can u simmer in a rice cooker ?

[@BusyDaddyCooks]

Yes, you can, if there is a function that allows you to simmer the meat for a longer time 😀

[@Justaspendthrift]

no need to blench the meat ?

[@BusyDaddyCooks]

You can but you don't really have to here.