Ma Po Tofu

Ma Po Tofu is a classic Chinese dish featuring silken tofu in a spicy, savory sauce made with ground pork, Szechuan peppercorns, and fermented bean paste. Rich and comforting, it’s a staple of Szechuan cuisine.

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb firm tofu, cut into cubes
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 1/4 cup ground pork or beef
  • 2 tbsp Szechuan peppercorns, toasted and ground
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup of water

Instructions:

  1. Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and meat and cook until browned.
  2. Add the Szechuan peppercorns, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar and chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  3. Add the tofu and cook until heated through.
  4. Add the green onions, red bell pepper and cornstarch mixture and cook until the sauce thickens.
  5. Serve with steamed rice.

Tips for preparation of Ma Po Tofu

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb firm tofu, cut into cubes
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 1/4 cup ground pork or beef
  • 2 tbsp Szechuan peppercorns, toasted and ground
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup of water

Instructions:

  1. Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and meat and cook until browned.
  2. Add the Szechuan peppercorns, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar and chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  3. Add the tofu and cook until heated through.
  4. Add the green onions, red bell pepper and cornstarch mixture and cook until the sauce thickens.
  5. Serve with steamed rice.

Ma Po Tofu serving size

Typically, it is served as a main dish and can be accompanied by steamed rice or other sides. A common serving size is around 1/2 cup to 1 cup per person.

Ma Po Tofu nutrition value

Typically, a serving of Ma Po Tofu can be high in protein and low in carbohydrates, as it is made with tofu, ground meat and vegetables. However, it can also be high in sodium and fat depending on the amount of oil and soy sauce used in the recipe. It is also a source of iron, calcium, and other micronutrients.

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