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Chinese Mapo Tofu Recipe
Serves: 4
Keywords: Chinese, recipe, recipes, Chinese Mapo Tofu Recipe
Ingredients
2
tb
Oil; for sauteing
1
tb
Black Bean Garlic Sauce (see notes)
1
ts
Red Chili Paste with Garlic
¼
lb.
Ground pork
1
pk
Fresh tofu (any firmness) cut into cubes
¼
c
Chopped green onions
Salt; to taste
Directions
- Cooks notes: Black Bean Garlic Sauce and Red Chili Paste with Garlic are available at Asian markets and some supermarkets with large Asian specialty sections.
- Procedure: In a wok or deep skillet, place oil, Black Bean Sauce, Red Chili Sauce with Garlic and ground pork.
- Turn heat on high; gradually combine the sauces and meat as the heat increases.
- When meat is browned and cooked through, turn heat to medium and add cubed tofu.
- Mix gently and continue to simmer for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until well blended and tofu is heated through.
- Add green onion and toss.
- Add salt to taste.
- Presentation: Serve hot accompanied with cooked white rice.