Mapo Tofu Recipe Video
Ingredients
Ground Pork/beef (2 burger patties would be nice, just remember to loosen it first)
Tofu (the firmer the better)
Spicy bean paste *
Garlic
Ginger (optional)
Scallion
Directions
Heat oil in wok.
Add the garlic, ginger, and some of the spring onion stems (it should sizzle if the oil is hot enough).
When you can smell the garlic-ky goodness, add the ground meat and stir to loosen it.
When the meat starts to change color and become more opaque, and when the smell hits the 'sweet spot', add the spicy bean paste and the remainder of the spring onion stems.
Salt in the bean paste should cause the meat to release its juices. As the liquid evaporates, the flavors will be more concentrated and the meat will be partially steamed. Add tofu when most of the liquid has evaporated.
Stir gently and let stew for about 3 minutes. This ensures the meat is cooked and heats up the tofu.
Serve. (garnish with cilantro, optional)
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Add the garlic, ginger, and some of the spring onion stems (it should sizzle if the oil is hot enough).
When you can smell the garlic-ky goodness, add the ground meat and stir to loosen it.
When the meat starts to change color and become more opaque, and when the smell hits the 'sweet spot', add the spicy bean paste and the remainder of the spring onion stems.
Salt in the bean paste should cause the meat to release its juices. As the liquid evaporates, the flavors will be more concentrated and the meat will be partially steamed. Add tofu when most of the liquid has evaporated.
Stir gently and let stew for about 3 minutes. This ensures the meat is cooked and heats up the tofu.
Serve. (garnish with cilantro, optional)
This video is a creation of cookingwithsteven. You can visit cookingwithsteven for complete recipes, and more videos.
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