Mapo Tofu With Chinese Black Beans Sichuan Style

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 0
Mouth-watering Mapo Tofu with Chinese Black Beans Sichuan Style recipe for a comforting meal
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

14 ounces tofu ( medium or firm )
2 ounces ground pork ( substitute ground beef , turkey or chicken meat )
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 cup chicken soup base ( or Won Ton powder )
1 tablespoon oyster sauce ( non-sweetened brand , read label on bottle )
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
2 tablespoons black beans ( Chinese salted black beans ) ( optional )
3 tablespoons rice wine
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon bean sauce ( Amoy Sichuan Spicy Noodle Sauce ) ( optional )
1/2 tablespoon garlic , chopped ( optional )
1/2 tablespoon chili paste with garlic ( optional )
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon chili pepper ( optional )
3 tablespoons tapioca starch ( substitute cornstarch )
1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
2 scallions , cut up into small diagonal lengths ( green onion )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
418
Sugar
2g
Fat
29g
Mapo Tofu with Chinese Black Beans Sichuan Style is a favorite among Sichuanese and people worldwide who enjoy spicy food. The dish originated in the Sichuan province of China and is made with tofu, ground meat, and a spicy sauce. This recipe incorporates Chinese black beans and Sichuan spicy noodle sauce to enhance the flavor. Mapo Tofu is best enjoyed with steamed rice or noodles, making it a complete and whole meal.

Instructions

1.Cut the tofu into 1-cm cubes.
2.In a large bowl, add ground pork, cornstarch, and chili pepper, mix well.
3.In a wok, heat peanut oil over medium heat.
4.Add Chinese black beans, ginger, garlic, and stir-fry until fragrant.
5.Add the ground pork mixture and cook until the pork turns brown.
6.Add oyster sauce, light soy sauce, rice wine, bean sauce, sugar, and chicken soup base.
7.Mix everything and bring it to a boil.
8.Add tofu cubes, mix gently, and cook for 5 minutes.
9.In a small bowl, mix tapioca starch with water, add it to the wok, and stir everything until thickened.
10.Drizzle sesame oil over the top and sprinkle chopped scallions on the dish.
11.Serve hot with rice.

PROS

This Sichuan style Mapo tofu is a perfect comfort food with its spicy flavor and silky texture.

The dish is easy to prepare and can be customized to personal preferences for spiciness and ingredients.

CONS

The dish contains pork and tofu, which may not be ideal for those with dietary restrictions.

The inclusion of chili paste and chili pepper might be too spicy for some individuals.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mapo Tofu is rich in protein, low in calories, and contains many essential nutrients.
The tofu used in the recipe is known to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart diseases.
Black beans are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

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