sichuan mapo tofu

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beulah, MI
Updated on Nov 12, 2017

I like to eat this without the rice just like a soup. So delicious

prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 package silken tofu cut into squares
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 2 tablespoons broad bean paste also called doubanjiang roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fermented black beans also called dou-chi roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground sichuan pepper
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 4 - green onions chopped green and white parts separated
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

How To Make sichuan mapo tofu

  • Step 1
    In a small bowl place the ground pork. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and drizzle the sesame oil over the meat and mix it in with your hands. Set aside
  • Step 2
    In another small bowl add the 2 and 1/2 tbsp of water and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Set aside. Add oil to a large wok or skillet. Add the pork and cook until done. Remove the pork and set aside. Add the broad bean paste and fry 1 minute. Then add the white of the green onions, garlic, ginger and fermented black beans. Cook 30 seconds. Add the water, salt, sichuan pepper, and sugar. Bring to a boil and slide in the tofu,add back the ground pork and the soy sauce and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in the cornstarch mixture. cook 2 minutes until thicken. Sprinkle the green parts of the green onions over top.
  • Step 3
    Serve over rice

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Ingredient: Tofu/Soy
Culture: Japanese
Method: Stove Top

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