Mapo Tofu

Ingredients

　　Tofu 500g

Oil as needed

Salt as needed

　　Mince beef as needed

　　Doubanjiang (fermented broad bean and chili paste) as needed as needed

Alcohol as needed

　　Chili peppers as needed

Garlic as needed

　　Ginger as needed Sichuan pepper powder as needed

　　Water and starch slurry as needed Soysauce as needed

Sugar as needed

　　Monosodium glutamate (MSG) as needed Mawa Doufu (Beef Braised Tofu)

Step-by-step instructions for preparation

　　1. Prepare the ingredients: cut the tofu into medium-sized cubes, mince the beef, and prepare Doubanjiang, salt, alcohol, dried red chili flakes, Green onion , ginger, Sichuan pepper, water and starch slurry, soysauce, a little sugar. 2. Heat oil in a wok over high heat, add the Doubanjiang, salt, dried red chilies, green onions, ginger, Sichuan pepper, beef mince, or marinate the beef mince with these seasonings before adding it.

Stir-fry until fragrant.3. Add the cubed tofu. Reduce heat to low and let it boil.

4. Once the tofu is cooked, switch to high heat and add a mixture of water and starch slurry, sugar, alcohol, MSG, soysauce. Stir until the sauce coats the ingredients evenly.

5. Turn off the heat, remove from stove. Tips

Firm tofu without water lines and with a fine white texture is of high quality;Tofu with water lines, bubbles, minor granules, and slightly yellow color is of low quality;Do not overeat tofu, as it may cause abdominal distension and nausea; consume

Pineappleto relieve it.

Tofu should not be overconsumed; overeating can cause bloating and nausea.Pineapple can help alleviate these symptoms.