SPICY MA PO TOFU

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An authentically delicious Sichuan recipe for ma po tofu, with soft tofu flavored with ginger, garlic, and the secret weapon - doubanjiang paste.

Provided by Yipingxiang

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) package soft tofu, cut into 1/3-inch cubes
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water, or as needed
6 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
2 spring onions, roughly chopped
1 (3/4 inch thick) slice fresh ginger, chopped
2 teaspoons Sichuan peppercorns
1 clove garlic, minced
5 ounces ground pork
1 tablespoon doubanjiang (spicy broad bean paste)
2 teaspoons rice wine
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place tofu in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let sit for 1 minute; drain.
  • Mix water and cornstarch together in a bowl to make a runny paste.
  • Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir spring onions, ginger, peppercorns, and garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in ground pork, doubanjiang paste, rice wine, and soy sauce; cook, stirring frequently, until pork is browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir drained tofu into the wok or skillet. Cook and stir until coated with sauce, about 2 minutes. Season with salt. Pour in cornstarch paste and mix well until sauce thickens, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 22.8 mg, Fat 31.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 917.4 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Nabina Paudel
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I'm not sure about this one.


Chlor Casey
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Can't wait to try it!


Amoako Foster Owusu
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Sounds interesting.


Shawn Barker
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I'll try it.


bishu babu
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Not bad!


Carla Brooker
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Meh.


Javier Padilla
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This was my first time making Ma Po Tofu and it turned out great! I'm so glad I found this recipe.


SenSitive But Care Free
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the Ma Po Tofu is always delicious.


Karina Nahrgang
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This recipe is a keeper! The Ma Po Tofu was delicious and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


md mafus Ahmed
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I wasn't impressed with this recipe. The Ma Po Tofu was bland and the sauce was watery. I won't be making this again.


Emmanuel Ndukwe
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The Ma Po Tofu was good, but not great. The sauce was a bit too spicy for my taste and the tofu was a little overcooked. I might try making it again with some adjustments.


Opurbo Opu
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This was my first time making Ma Po Tofu and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. The sauce was flavorful and the tofu was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Papa_Nilo Travel Vlogs
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I love this recipe! The Ma Po Tofu is always a hit with my family and friends. The sauce is so flavorful and the tofu is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Khawar Moaiz
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The Ma Po Tofu was delicious! The sauce was flavorful and the tofu was cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the Sichuan peppercorns, which gave the dish a nice numbing sensation. I will definitely be making this again.


Nora Darfour
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This recipe was easy to follow and the Ma Po Tofu turned out great! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The tofu was soft and tender, the vegetables were crisp, and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I will definitely be making this agai


Dee Ann
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I'm not usually a fan of tofu, but this recipe changed my mind. The Ma Po Tofu was delicious! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the tofu was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Lil' Yung
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This Ma Po Tofu recipe was a hit! The sauce was perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of heat and spice. I loved the contrast between the tender tofu and the crispy vegetables. I will definitely be making this again!