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 s...