MAPO TOFU (SZECHUAN HOMESTYLE TOFU)
I had this recipe from my Chinese professor. It's a very famous Chinese dish, excellent with steam rice. I normally make a little more sauce to pour over rice and steamed bok choy
Provided by Nolita_Food
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time 30m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix marinade ingredients.
- Marinate pork for about 20 minutes.
- Cut the bean curd into 1/2 inch (1 cm) square cubes, and blanch (drop into boiling water) for 2- 3 minutes.
- Remove from boiling water and drain.
- Chop leeks or green onions into short lengths.
- Heat wok and add oil.
- When oil is ready, add the marinated pork.
- Stir-fry pork until the color darkens.
- Add salt and stir.
- Add the black bean paste.
- Add the chili paste, then the stock, tofu, and leek or green onions.
- Turn down the heat.
- Cook for 3- 4 minutes.
- While cooking, mix cornstarch, water, and soy sauce together.
- Add to wok and stir gently.
- Serve with freshly ground Szechuan pepper.
- Prep time is marinating time.
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Daniyal Zafar
[email protected]I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my mapo tofu turned out bland. :(
Wasil King
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The tofu was so tender and the sauce was flavorful.
Rachelle Snowden
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves mapo tofu or is looking for a new and exciting dish to try.
Sheikh Madni
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and authentic mapo tofu.
Jon Chambers
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of tofu, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious.
bennett sullivan
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Harold Waldrop
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tofu. It's also a good source of protein and vegetables.
Z Oxidhian
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years and it never disappoints. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Erreon Branford
[email protected]This was the best mapo tofu I've ever had! The flavors were amazing.
Kamalha Rabson
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The sauce was especially good.
Hedge Hog
[email protected]This turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious. I served it over rice and it was perfect.
Lalbabu Sharma
[email protected]This mapo tofu recipe is a keeper! The sauce was incredibly flavorful, with the perfect balance of spiciness and sweetness. The tofu was cooked to perfection, and the overall dish was incredibly satisfying.