CHEF CHAN'S MA PAUL TOFU WITH MINCED PORK

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Chef Chan's Ma Paul Tofu With Minced Pork image

At Wu Liang Ye in Manhattan, the Ma Paul Tofu is zippy with flavor, and yet its braised cubes melt creamily. With a little ground pork and leek for texture, the dish is simple to make, once the shopping is done, and comes together quickly. Take care not to overcook the tofu.

Provided by Jonathan Reynolds

Categories     easy, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings (or 2 for addicts)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 container (about 15 ounces drained) soft tofu
4 ounces pork, ground fine
1 tablespoon peanut or other favorite cooking oil
1 large leek, trimmed, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (use both white and tender green portions)
1/4 cup chili-soybean paste
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground toasted Sichuan peppercorns
1/2 cup chicken broth (homemade or from bouillon granules or cubes)
Cooked white rice

Steps:

  • Drain tofu and place on a cutting board. Slice horizontally into thirds. Return stack of slices to tofu container and cut into the tofu crosswise and lengthwise to make 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch cubes. Cover with water and set aside.
  • In a skillet or wok over medium-high heat, stir-fry pork until no longer pink, about 1 minute. Add the oil, and when hot, add the leek, chili-soybean paste, garlic and peppercorns. Stir-fry for 1 minute.
  • Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Pour the water off the tofu, and add the tofu to the skillet, shaking the pan so the tofu settles into the broth. Simmer until very tender, about 5 minutes. Serve with or over rice but never under it.

Mudrik Sultan
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I love this recipe! The tofu is always so crispy and the sauce is so flavorful. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Sujon
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This was my first time making mapo tofu, and it turned out great! The tofu was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Rony Gomes
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The tofu was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


AYUOB KHAN
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This dish was amazing! The tofu was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Dennis Baker
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I love this recipe! The tofu is always so crispy and the sauce is so flavorful. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


M Fasial
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This was my first time making mapo tofu, and it turned out great! The tofu was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Brandon Steel
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The tofu was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Naveed Anjum
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This dish was amazing! The tofu was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Otech biotech
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I love this recipe! The tofu is always so crispy and the sauce is so flavorful. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Drieck Dk
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This was my first time making mapo tofu, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


SHEGER EXPRESS
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was perfectly balanced. I highly recommend this recipe.


Fares Dajani
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The tofu was cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and savory. I will definitely be making this again.