Sichuan Mapo Tofu

Overview

Tofu is rich in nutrients and contains iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and other trace elements necessary for the human body. It also contains sugar, vegetable oil and rich high-quality protein. It is known as plant meat. The digestion and absorption rate of tofu reaches more than 95%. Two small pieces of tofu can meet a person's daily calcium needs. Tofu is an ideal food for the elderly, pregnant and postpartum women, and is also an important food for the growth and development of children. Tofu is also good for menopause, post-illness care, obesity, and rough skin. It is also very suitable for mental workers and those who often work night shifts. Tofu is digested slowly, so children with indigestion should not eat too much. Tofu contains a lot of purine, so gout patients and patients with increased blood uric acid concentration should eat it with caution.

Tags

• hot dishes
• chicken essence
• pepper noodles
• pixian doubanjiang
• starch
• sugar
• water tofu
• green onions
• salt
• soy sauce

Ingredients

Steps

1. 1 Boil the tofu you bought in a pot of boiling water for a few minutes.

   

2. 2 Cut the tofu into square pieces, put water in a basin, add salt, and soak the tofu for ten minutes.

   

3. 3 Take out the tofu to dry and prepare the chopped green onions.

   

4. 4 Heat oil in a pan, add Pixian bean paste and stir-fry until fragrant.

   

5. 5 Add boiling water.

   

6. 6 Add tofu.

   

7. 7 Turn the heat to medium and simmer for seven or eight minutes. The tofu actually becomes more tender as it cooks.

   

8. 8 Prepare a bowl of juice, add starch, soy sauce, salt, sugar, chicken essence and water and mix thoroughly. Pour the juice into the bowl and stir-fry quickly until thickened.

   

9. 9 Add chopped green onion and take out of the pot.

   

10. 10 Plate the tofu and sprinkle with peppercorns and remaining green onions.