Ma Po Tofu Recipe

Ma Po Tofu Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 package bean curd (use 3 pieces)

• 2 oz ground pork

• 1 tablespoon hot bean paste

• 2 tablespoons fresh garlic or green onion (diagonally cut into pieces)

• 1/4 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorn powder

• 1 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved with 1 tablespoon water

Ingredients A:

• 1 tablespoon chopped green onion

• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic

• 1 teaspoon chopped ginger root

Ingredients B:

• 1 tablespoon cooking wine or sherry

• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 cup water

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method:

1. Cut the bean curd into 1/2 inch cubes

2. Heat the wok then add 3 tablespoons oil. Stir fry Ingredients A until fragrant; add ground pork and hot bean paste; stir to mix.

3. Add Ingredients B and bean curd. Bring to a boil then turn heat to low; cook for 3 minutes

4. Add cornstarch mixture to thicken; stir. Sprinkle the pieces of garlic and Szechuan peppercorn powder over the bean curd. Transfer to a serving platter and serve.