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Authentic Mapo Tofu - 麻婆豆腐

A Delicious Mapo Tofu Recipe, Guaranteed to Take You on a culinary Journey Without Leaving Your Kitchen
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Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Main course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 161kcal
Author: Marc Winer

Equipment

Ingredients

Base

  • 230 g of Soft Tofu
  • 0.5 tablespoon of Sichuan Peppercorns
  • 35 g ground pork 30% fat content
  • 4 Cloves garlic Finely Minced.
  • 1.5 tablespoon of Sichuan Chili Bean Paste (Doubanjiang) Chopped to Break Down the Bean Pieces.
  • 1 teaspoons Chili powder Adjust According to Spice Tolerance.
  • 100 ml of Chicken Broth

Other Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon shaoxing wine
  • 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of Sugar.
  • 0.5 teaspoon black rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch Dissolved in an Equal Number of Tablespoons of Water

Finishing

  • 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
  • Chopped Green Onions
US Customary - Metric

Procédé

  • Toast the Sichuan Peppercorns in a Dry Wok over Medium-Low Heat. Once Aromatic, Grind Finely.
    poivre du sichuan qui grille
  • Cut the Tofu into Approximately 1.5 cm Cubes. Blanch in Simmering Salted Water for 2-3 Minutes. Drain or Soak and Drain Just Before Use; Set Aside.
    cubes de tofu qui blanchissent dans l'eau bouillante
  • Sauté the Minced Pork Belly in a Wok over Medium-High Heat. Break Up the Pieces with a Spatula.
    viande hachée dans le wok
  • Add the Bean Paste to the Pork.
    pâte de haricots dans le wok
  • Stir-Fry over Medium Heat Until the Oil Turns Red.
    haché de porc dans le wok rouge
  • Incorporate the Garlic and Chili Powder. Sauté for 1 Minute
    ail et piment en poudre dans le wok
  • Add the Broth, Soy Sauce, Shaoxing Wine, and Sugar. Simmer for a Few Minutes
    bouillon dans le wok
  • Add the Drained Tofu. Cook over Medium-High Heat, Stirring Gently, Until the Sauce Begins to Thicken.
    tofu rajouté dans eau
  • After About 3 Minutes, It Should Start to Boil Rapidly and the Liquid Will Resemble a Thin Sauce
    sauce fin entourant le tofu dans un wok
  • Season with Ground Sichuan Pepper and Black Vinegar. Stir and Cook for 30 Seconds.
  • Thicken with Cornstarch, Mixing Well. Turn Off the Heat, Incorporate the Toasted Sesame Oil and Gently Mix.
    sauce épaissie avec fécule de maïs
  • Garnish with Green Onions to Serve

Notes

Choose Soft Tofu, Not Extra Firm Tofu, but Especially Not Silken Tofu
For the Meat, Use Pork Belly or Fatty Ground Pork for More Flavor.
The Broth Should Not Be Salted

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcal | Féculents: 5g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 255mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 152IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 2mg
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