Mapo Tofu

Ingredients

　　Tofu 200g

Appropriate amount of minced meat

　　Doubanjiang (fermented broad bean and chili paste) Sauce Appropriate amount

　　Ginger Shreds in appropriate amount

Garlic slices in appropriate amount

Salt in appropriate amount

　　Chicken Appropriate amount

Chopped green onions in appropriate amount

　　Sichuan pepper Appropriate amount of flour

　　Mao Pao Tofu Steps

Prepare all the required ingredients

2. Boil water in a pot, add tofu cubes and cook for 2-3 minutes when the water comes to a boil.

3. Prepare a bowl of cold water, place the cooked tofu into it as a chilling treatment.

4. Add oil to the pot, sauté ginger and garlic until fragrant, then add Doubanjiang and stir-fry until red oil is produced.

5. Add minced meat and cook until about 80% done.

6. Put in tofu and mix well.

7. Add an appropriate amount of water, cover the pot and let it boil.Boil Open the lid and continue cooking

8. Reduce sauce volume slightly, then add a slurry, stir-fry until evenly coated, and season with salt and chicken before removing from heat to serve.

9. Sprinkle Sichuan pepper and chopped green onions on top after turning off the heat for garnish.

1. Boiling tofu first can remove beany smell

2. Using boiled tofu in Mao Pao Tofu helps with shaping during cooking, preventing it from breaking easily.