Mapo Tofu

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Cut the firm tofu into small cubes and chop the scallions into scallion flowers.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Bring a pot of water to a boil, add a little salt, then blanch the diced tofu in the water 1 minute.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Blanch the blanched berries, drain them, and then heat a little oil in a separate pan.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Sauté half of the chopped scallions until fragrant, then add the minced meat.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   After stir-frying the minced meat until it changes color, add Pixian chili bean paste and stir-fry until the oil turns red.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Add chili powder and stir-fry 5 7 , then add water.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Add light soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and chicken bouillon.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Add the drained tofu and simmer over medium heat until the soup thickens slightly.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Thicken with cornstarch slurry

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Garnish with the remaining chopped green onions after cooking.