Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu is a classic spicy Chinese dish made with silky tofu and ground pork (optional) cooked in a spicy and fragrant sauce with fermented bean paste, chili oil, and Szechuan peppercorns. This dish delivers a unique blend of heat and numbing sensations that is quintessential in Szechuan cuisine.

Priya Priya
Mar 13, 2025 - 20:40
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Content:

Ingredients:

  • 400g tofu (cut into cubes)
  • 200g ground pork (optional)
  • 3-4 dried red chilies
  • 1 tablespoon Szechuan peppercorns
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chili bean paste
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
  • 2-3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with water)
  • Fresh coriander (for garnish)

Method:

  1. Cook the pork (optional): Heat oil in a wok, add ground pork, and cook until browned.
  2. Add dried chilies and Szechuan peppercorns. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add tofu: Gently add tofu cubes to the wok. Be careful not to break them.
  4. Make the sauce: Stir in soy sauce, chili bean paste, ginger, garlic, and vegetable broth. Let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Thicken the sauce: Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens.
  6. Serve: Garnish with coriander and serve with steamed rice.

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