Ma Po Tofu Recipe | How did you make this

 Ma Po Tofu is a classic Sichuan dish that combines tofu with a spicy and savory sauce. Now here's how to make this food at home

Ingredients:


1 block of firm tofu

1/2 pound ground pork

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon ginger, minced

1 tablespoon chili bean paste (doubanjiang)

{1 tablespoon fermented black beans, rinsed and chopped}

1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns, toasted and ground

1/2 cup chicken stock

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 teaspoon sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/4 cup water

2 green onions, chopped

1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions:


Cut the tofu into cubes of about 1 inch, then keep it aside.

Heat vegetable or sweet oil in a large pan or wok on a low flame.

Add the ground pork and cook until browned, breaking up any clumps with a spoon.

Add the garlic, ginger, chili bean paste, fermented black beans, and Sichuan peppercorns. Stir-fry for 30 seconds.

Pour in the chicken stock, soy sauce, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.

Add the tofu and gently stir to coat with the sauce. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the tofu is heated through.

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and plenty of purified water. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the wok and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.

Remove from heat and stir in the green onions and sesame oil.

Serve with steamed rice.

Enjoy your homemade Ma Po Tofu!

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