mapo tofu

By JoanieSchuster

mapo tofu
Ingredients: bean paste,douchi,tofu,minced meat,pepper,soy sauce,chicken soup,sugar,water,chili sauce,chili powder,pepper powder,corn flour,garlic

Recipe Recommendations

  • tofu 250 grams
  • minced meat 135 grams
  • corn flour half a teaspoon
  • water appropriate amount
  • chicken soup 3/4 cup
  • garlic 1 teaspoon
  • pepper powder appropriate amount
  • bean paste 1 tablespoon
  • chili sauce 1 teaspoon
  • chili powder 1/2 teaspoon
  • sugar appropriate amount
  • douchi appropriate amount
  • soy sauce 1 teaspoon
  • pepper a little

Steps for mapo tofu

  • Make  step 0
    1
    Prepare materials.
  • Make  step 1
    2
    Cut tofu into cubes and set aside.
  • Make  step 2
    3
    Place the pan half full with cold water, add a teaspoon of salt, add the tofu and pour the tofu into water over slow heat. Boil water until boiling, and turn off the heat. Leave the tofu in the hot water to absorb the salty taste and keep warm.
  • Make  step 3
    4
    Heat the pan, add in the minced pork and stir-fry until color changes. (Marinate the pork with marinade for 30 minutes beforehand)
  • Make  step 4
    5
    Add minced ginger and minced garlic in the pan and saute until fragrant.
  • Make  step 5
    6
    Add the bean paste.
  • Make  step 6
    7
    Stir fry chili paste and chili powder.
  • Make  step 7
    8
    After smelling the fragrant pepper smell, add the fermented beans and stir well.
  • Make  step 8
    9
    Add the stock, add soy sauce and sugar to taste.
  • Make  step 9
    10
    At this time, gently pick up the tofu and drain off excess water.
  • Make  step 10
    11
    Carefully add tofu to the pan and gently push the sauce with a spatula.
  • Make  step 11
    12
    Cook over slow heat, bring to a boil, stir, pay attention to whether the consistency of the sauce is what you want, and finally add the pepper powder and stir well before serving. Sprinkle with chopped green onions or coriander. (I ran out of green onions and coriander, so I didn't put it in)