Simple Mapo Tofu

Simple Mapo Tofu

Overview

How to cook Simple Mapo Tofu at home

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Ingredients

Steps

  1. Prepare the main ingredients, an appropriate amount of meat filling, 2 pieces of tofu, and three spoons of Pixian bean paste

    Simple Mapo Tofu step 1

  2. Add 1 tablespoon of starch, 2 teaspoons of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of chicken essence to the meat filling and marinate for 10 minutes

    Simple Mapo Tofu step 2

  3. Cut the tofu into cubes, no need to cut into too small pieces

    Simple Mapo Tofu step 3

  4. Boil water in a pot, add tofu cubes and blanch them. This way they won't break easily and you don't need to cook them for too long! Then scoop it up and set aside

    Simple Mapo Tofu step 4

  5. In another pan, add a little oil, add minced garlic and shredded ginger

    Simple Mapo Tofu step 5

  6. Add the marinated meat filling and fry until medium cooked

    Simple Mapo Tofu step 6

  7. Add three tablespoons of Pixian Doubanjiang. Of course, the amount of Doubanjiang depends on personal habits!

    Simple Mapo Tofu step 7

  8. Add the blanched tofu cubes and stir-fry

    Simple Mapo Tofu step 8

  9. Add pepper according to preference

    Simple Mapo Tofu step 9

  10. Stir evenly to let the tofu absorb the flavor

    Simple Mapo Tofu step 10

  11. Finally, add water starch, reduce the juice over high heat, and you are ready to serve

    Simple Mapo Tofu step 11

  12. Done! It’s a relatively simple method, but it looks pretty good, especially with meals~

    Simple Mapo Tofu step 12