mapo tofu

By MoisesHegmann

mapo tofu
A classic Sichuan cuisine.

Recipe Recommendations

  • tofu 500 grams
  • beef 100 grams
  • onion 10 grams
  • Jiang 5 grams
  • garlic 10 grams
  • Pi County Douban 10 grams
  • salt 4 grams
  • spiced powder 3 grams
  • water starch appropriate amount
  • water 200ml

Steps for mapo tofu

  • Make  step 0
    1
    Cut tofu into small pieces 1.5 cm square.
  • Make  step 1
    2
    Pour into the water and blanch the water.
  • Make  step 2
    3
    Put it out for later use.
  • Make  step 3
    4
    Cut the beef into small slices.
  • Make  step 4
    5
    Cut the onions, ginger and garlic into minced respectively.
  • Make  step 5
    6
    Heat the pan with oil, add a little green onion and ginger first and cook.
  • Make  step 6
    7
    Add the beef kernels and stir fry until color changes.
  • Make  step 7
    8
    Then add in the Pi County bean paste and half of the pepper powder.
  • Make  step 8
    9
    Stir fry the red oil.
  • Make  step 9
    10
    Then add tofu.
  • Make  step 10
    11
    Stir fry for a minute on high heat.
  • Make  step 11
    12
    Add water, salt, and five-spice powder and stir well. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Make  step 12
    13
    Pour in water starch.
  • Make  step 13
    14
    Stir well and thicken.
  • Make  step 14
    15
    Remove from the pan and place into a plate, then sprinkle with minced garlic, chopped green onion, sesame pepper powder, and chopped sesame pepper on top of the tofu.
  • Make  step 15
    16
    Add a spoonful of hot oil.
  • mapo tofu Make Tips

    The amount of pepper and Pi County watercress is added according to personal taste. It is best to use sesame pepper, which is more delicious than pepper.