MA-PO TOFU
Ma-Po Tofu is a fiery Sichuan classic is named for the pockmarked (po) wife (ma) who supposedly invented it at her husband's restaurant.
Categories Wok Ginger Pork Poach Stir-Fry Quick & Easy Dinner Tofu Soy Sauce Gourmet Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Tree Nut Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 3 or 4 main course servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make sauce:
- Stir together broth, bean paste, soy sauce, and kosher salt. Set aside.
- Poach tofu:
- Slide tofu into a saucepan of simmering water and keep at a bare simmer while stir-frying rest of dish.
- Stir-fry pork:
- Heat a wok or large heavy skillet over high heat until hot and add 1 1/2 tablespoons corn oil, swirling to coat. Add pork and stir-fry, breaking up lumps and adding remaining 1/2 tablespoon corn oil if meat sticks, until no longer pink. Add garlic and ginger and stir-fry over moderate heat until very fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Finish stir-fry:
- Stir reserved sauce, then add to pork and bring to a simmer. Drain tofu in a large sieve and slide into sauce, stirring gently.
- Stir cornstarch mixture and add to stir-fry. Bring to a boil, stirring gently, and cook until thickened and glossy, about 15 seconds.
- Turn off heat and sprinkle with sesame oil, Sichuan-peppercorn powder to taste, and 2 tablespoons scallion. Stir once or twice, then serve sprinkled with remaining tablespoon scallion.
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Ali 1031
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was a disaster. The sauce was bland and the tofu was overcooked.
Piet Muller
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but overall it was good.
Jesse Monts
[email protected]Not bad!
Clint Baadjies
[email protected]This Ma Po Tofu was amazing! The sauce was so flavorful and the tofu was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Eddie Sterling
[email protected]I love this Ma Po Tofu recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. The sauce is flavorful and the tofu is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Arafat Kawsar
[email protected]This Ma Po Tofu was so easy to make and it turned out great! The sauce was delicious and the tofu was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Javier Zeeshan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tofu, but this Ma Po Tofu was really good. The sauce was flavorful and the tofu was cooked well. I would definitely make this again.
Elisha S.Kamusaki
[email protected]This Ma Po Tofu was delicious! The sauce was flavorful and the tofu was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
Lara Truelove
[email protected]I love Ma Po Tofu and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the tofu is cooked perfectly. I also love that this recipe is easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Nanu Joy
[email protected]This Ma Po Tofu was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The sauce is perfectly balanced and the tofu is cooked to perfection. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. We'll definitely be making this again soon.
Adrian Cunningham
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of tofu, but this Ma Po Tofu was amazing! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I served it over rice and it was absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be making this a
omar Hany
[email protected]I was craving some authentic Sichuan food and this Ma Po Tofu recipe did not disappoint! The sauce was incredibly flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. The tofu was cooked perfectly and the whole dish came together beautifully. Definitely
Apurbo Das
[email protected]This Ma Po Tofu was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the crispy tofu and the flavorful sauce. It was the perfect amount of spicy and had a great depth of flavor. Will definitely be making this again soon!
Moses John
[email protected]I've tried a few different Ma Po Tofu recipes in the past, but this one is by far the best. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the end result is a dish that is both authentic and delicious. The sauce is perfectly balanced, with just t
Rebecca Carpenter
[email protected]OMG! This Ma Po Tofu recipe is a total game-changer! It's so easy to make and the flavors are out of this world. The tofu is perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce is rich, spicy, and incredibly flavorful. I served it