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Mapo Tofu

Get ready to explore the rich flavours of Sichuan cuisine with the ever-popular mapo tofu recipe. This unique dish, loaded with aromatic spices and textures, is a journey for your taste buds.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4
Calories 237 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g Tofu
  • 150 g Minced Meat Beef
  • 2 tbsp Sichuan Bean Paste
  • 2 tsp Black Beans Fermented
  • 1 tbsp Sichuan Peppercorns
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 Green Onion Chopped
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tsp Cornflour
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 100 ml Beef Broth

Instructions

  • Begin by cutting the tofu into 1-inch cubes and setting it aside.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a pan and add the Sichuan peppercorns. Fry them until they release their fragrance, then remove and discard the peppercorns, but keep the flavoured oil in the pan.
  • In the same pan, cook the ground beef until it's nicely browned.
  • Stir in the Sichuan bean paste and fermented black beans, ensuring they mix well with the beef.
  • Introduce garlic and half of the chopped green onion to the pan, stir-frying until they become aromatic.
  • Add beef broth, soy sauce, and tofu to the pan, bringing the broth to a boil. Allow it to simmer for approximately 10 minutes.
  • Create a slurry by mixing corn-starch with a small amount of water and then add it to the pan. Stir well until the sauce thickens.
  • Serve the delicious Mapo Tofu hot, garnished with the remaining green onion.

Notes

This particular Mapo Tofu recipe deviates from the traditional use of pork and instead features ground beef.
However, it maintains the original flavours and spiciness that have made Mapo Tofu popular both within and beyond China.
For the key ingredients, Sichuan bean paste and fermented black beans, they are readily available at Asian markets or online.
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 626mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 112mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Beef, Cooking, Food, Meat, Minced Meat, Recipe, Tofu
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