Ma Po Tofu

Pork
$10.00
$10.00
Ma Po Tofu
Protein

Ma Po Tofu

Prep 15 min
Cook 20mins
Serving 1 Person

Ingredients

  • Protein (150g): Soft/Medium tofu (cubed) PLUS your choice of 50g mince (pork, beef, or chicken) OR 50g finely minced mushrooms for the vegetarian version.

  • Aromatics: 1 clove garlic (minced), 1 tsp ginger (minced), 1 spring onion (chopped, whites and greens separated).

  • The Base: 1 tbsp oil, 1 tbsp Doubanjiang (Sichuan spicy bean paste).

  • The Sauce: 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp sugar, 1/4 tsp ground Sichuan pepper (optional for numbing heat).

  • Thickener: 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water (slurry).

Method

  1. Prep Tofu: Cube the tofu and soak it in a bowl of very hot, salted water for 10 minutes; this "firms up" the protein so it doesn't disintegrate in the pan.

  2. Crisp the Mince: Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add your choice of Mince (pork or mushroom) and fry until browned and crispy; push to the side.

  3. Release the Red Oil: Add the Doubanjiang, garlic, ginger, and spring onion whites to the middle of the pan. Stir-fry for 1 minute until the oil turns bright red and fragrant.

  4. Simmer: Pour in the stock, soy sauce, and sugar. Drain the tofu and gently slide it into the pan. Simmer for 3–5 minutes so the tofu absorbs the spicy flavors.

  5. Finish & Glaze: Stir in the cornstarch slurry until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze. Garnish with spring onion greens and ground Sichuan pepper.

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