Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu

Overview

Southerners prefer lighter tastes, but sometimes they still like to have strong flavors. Today I made mapo tofu which is not that spicy

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Ingredients

Steps

  1. Tofu

    Mapo Tofu step 1

  2. Minced pork, green and red pepper, garlic ginger, pepper powder

    Mapo Tofu step 2

  3. Cut tofu into small pieces

    Mapo Tofu step 3

  4. Mince the ginger, garlic and red pepper, and slice the green pepper with a diagonal knife

    Mapo Tofu step 4

  5. Blanch the tofu, drain and set aside

    Mapo Tofu step 5

  6. Add oil to the pot and fry the tofu until fragrant

    Mapo Tofu step 6

  7. Add a little oil again and stir-fry minced ginger and garlic

    Mapo Tofu step 7

  8. Add half a spoonful of bean paste and a little pepper powder

    Mapo Tofu step 8

  9. Saute until fragrant, add water, add tofu, sugar (optional), soy sauce, (salt is optional, the watercress will be salty)

    Mapo Tofu step 9

  10. Boil

    Mapo Tofu step 10

  11. Add green and red pepper

    Mapo Tofu step 11

  12. Starch thickening

    Mapo Tofu step 12

  13. Add chicken essence and sesame oil to the pan

    Mapo Tofu step 13