Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu

Overview

Mapo Tofu, also known as Chen Mapo Tofu, is one of the famous local traditional dishes in Sichuan Province. The appearance of Mapo Tofu is dark red and bright, with contrasting red, white and green. The shape of the tofu is not bad, and it tastes spicy, spicy, hot, tender, crispy, fragrant and fresh.

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Ingredients

Steps

  1. Cut the tofu into pieces and soak in 70 degree hot water.

    Mapo Tofu step 1

  2. Mince the beef.

    Mapo Tofu step 2

  3. Chop Pixian Douban (it depends on the individual, you don’t want to chop it)

    Mapo Tofu step 3

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

    Mapo Tofu step 4

  5. Add minced chili pepper, Sichuan peppercorns, and add soup.

    Mapo Tofu step 5

  6. Add tofu to taste.

    Mapo Tofu step 6

  7. When the soup dries quickly, it quickly thickens (that is, starch + water)

    Mapo Tofu step 7

  8. Serve on a plate and sprinkle with chopped green onion, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with pepper powder.

    Mapo Tofu step 8