Mapo Tofu

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Finished product image

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Prepare a block of soft tofu, cut it into small pieces, blanch it, and then soak it in warm water.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Marinate the chopped minced beef in cooking wine for ten minutes.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Chop the scallions, ginger, garlic, and dried chili peppers.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   First, stir-fry the minced beef until it changes color.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   After stir-frying, add scallions, ginger, garlic, and dried chili peppers and stir-fry until fragrant.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Add fermented soybean paste and stir-fry until the oil turns red.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Add another spoonful of Sichuan peppercorn powder.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Add a small amount of water and bring to a boil.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Add the cooked tofu.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Season with light soy sauce and salt.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Add another spoonful of pepper.

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Add water starch

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    Reduce the sauce over high heat until thickened.

    

15. 15

    Step 15

    A plate of spicy and flavorful tofu is ready.