Mapo Tofu
Overview
Mapo Tofu is explained by Baidu as: one of the traditional famous dishes of Sichuan Province, belonging to Sichuan cuisine. The main raw materials are ingredients and tofu. The main ingredients include tofu, minced beef (pork can also be used), chili and Sichuan peppercorns. The numbness comes from Sichuan peppercorns and the spiciness comes from chili peppers. This dish highlights the spicy characteristics of Sichuan cuisine.
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Ingredients
Steps
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Prepare all ingredients
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Cut the tofu into small pieces; cut the green onion into sections; slice the ginger; mince the garlic and pepper; add the minced meat or diced meat with cooking wine, Sichuan peppercorns, salt, Sichuan peppercorns and other condiments, mix well and marinate for ten minutes.
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Add salt to the water, blanch the tofu in water, remove and control the water.
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Heat the oil, add ginger slices and minced meat and fry until the meat changes color.
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Heat the oil in another pot, add onion, garlic, chili pepper and Sichuan peppercorns and stir-fry until fragrant.
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Add bean paste and water.
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After the water boils, add tofu and minced meat, simmer lightly with less salt, thicken over high heat to reduce the juice, add sesame oil, pepper and chopped green onion.
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Serve it up
