Ma Po Tofu Recipe
This is a recipe for Ma Po Tofu
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Servings: 5
Author: Vanjo Merano
- 8 ounces ground pork
- 14 ounces silken tofu medium, cut into cubes
- 4 tablespoons chili bean sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 5 pieces chopped chili pepper
- 3/4 cup chopped scallions
- 1 teaspoon fermented soy beans douchi
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Heat wok or pan on a stovetop.
Add ground pork. Cook until it turns light brown.
Pour sesame oil and add ginger, garlic, half of the scallions, and chopped chillies. Stir fry for 2 minutes.
Stir-in the chili bean sauce and fermented soy beans. Pour 1 1/2 cup chicken broth. Let boil. Cover and cook in medium heat for 15 minutes.
Add tofu. Cook until sauce reduces to half.
Combine cornstarch and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Stir. Pour the mixture into the wok. Cook until texture thickens.
Transfer to a serving bowl. Top with remaining scallions.
Serve. Share and enjoy!
Serving: 5g