It represents the flavors of home and the comforting traditions. Every time you enjoy Mapo Tofu, it feels like a journey back home, bringing warmth and contentment. Each mouthful of Mapo Tofu brings immense happiness. Let’s fully appreciate this magical delicacy and immerse ourselves in its goodness and satisfaction.
Ingredients for mapo tofu
| Silken tofu | 400g |
| Minced beef | 100g |
| Bean paste | 30g |
| Cooking wine | 10g |
| Soy sauce | 10g |
| Chopped ginger | 2g |
| Chopped green onion | 2g |
| Minced garlic | 2g |
| Fermented blank bean | 5g |
| Chili powder | 5g |
| Sugar | 5g |
| Sichuan Pepper | 2g |
| Garlic sprout | 1 Stalk |
| Salt | 2g |
Steps:
1、Prepare the necessary ingredients.
2、Cut the tofu into small cubes, chop the Pixian Doubanjiang and fermented black beans with a knife.
3、Toast the Sichuan peppercorns over low heat until they turn brownish-red.
4、Let the toasted Sichuan peppercorns cool down, then crush them using a rolling pin or mortar and pestle.
5、Pour water into a pot, add a pinch of salt, bring it to a boil, and then add the tofu. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove the tofu from the pot and drain the water.
6、Heat a clean pan, add oil, and stir-fry the ground beef over low heat until it becomes dry and crispy, and releases oil.
7、Add the chopped Pixian Doubanjiang, fermented black beans, Sichuan peppercorn powder, and chili powder to the pan. Stir-fry over low heat until fragrant and the oil turns red. Add chopped green onions, ginger, and garlic.
8、Add Huangjiu (yellow rice wine) and soy sauce. Stir-fry over high heat until fragrant.
9、Add some hot water, sugar, and salt. Bring it to a boil.
10、Gently place the tofu into the pot. Increase the heat to high and bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
11、Once the sauce thickens, thicken it further if desired. Sprinkle with minced garlic greens and some Sichuan peppercorn powder after turning off the heat.
Tip
1、Choose tender tofu instead of firm tofu.
2、If you prefer a stronger numbing and spicy flavor, feel free to add more Sichuan peppercorns and chili.
Every bite of Mapo Tofu plunges you into a gastronomic euphoria. The tender and delicate tofu melts in your mouth, delivering a delightful sensation to your taste buds. The numbing and spicy seasonings create a captivating blend of challenge and satisfaction that leaves you utterly immersed. Let’s all give it a try and recreate this amazing dish!