Main Course

Ma Po Tofu

Name: Ma Po Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 porcije
Cuisine: chinese, sichuan
Ingredients: 500 g firm tofu cut into 2cm cubes; 200 g ground beef minced; 1 žlica sichuan peppercorns toasted and ground; 2 žlica broad bean paste; 1 žlica fermented black beans rinsed and chopped; 3 češanj garlic minced; 1 žlica ginger minced; 1 žličica chili flakes (neobavezno); 250 ml chicken broth; 1 žlica soy sauce; 1 žlica cornstarch; 2 žlica water; 2 kom scallion sliced; 2 žlica canola oil

This classic Sichuan dish features silky soft tofu simmered in a rich, spicy, and savory sauce. Minced beef adds depth, while fermented bean paste and chili create its signature fiery flavor. It's a comforting and robust meal, perfect served over steamed rice.

Izvorni recept autora Forkin

Ukupno vrijeme: 40 min
Porcije: 4
Težina: Srednje
Po porciji: 313 kcal

Informacije o alergenima: može sadržavati gluten i soja. Ako imate alergiju, uvijek provjerite ambalažu sastojaka.

Priprema

Sastojci

500 gfirm tofu, cut into 2cm cubes
200 gground beef, minced
1 žlicasichuan peppercorns, toasted and ground
2 žlicabroad bean paste
1 žlicafermented black beans, rinsed and chopped
3 češanjgarlic, minced
1 žlicaginger, minced
1 žličicachili flakes(neobavezno)
250 mlchicken broth
1 žlicasoy sauce
2 žlicacanola oil

slurry

1 žlicacornstarch
2 žlicawater

garnish

2 komscallion, sliced

Oprema

wok · slotted spoon · large pot · whisk · small bowl

Postupak

Korak po korak

1
Bring a pot of water to a boil, then add the tofu cubes and blanch for 2 minutes; this helps firm them up and removes excess moisture. Gently remove the tofu with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Oko 5 min
2
Heat canola oil in a large wok or deep skillet over medium-high heat.
Oko 1 min
3
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Oko 7 min
4
Push the beef to one side of the wok. Add the broad bean paste, fermented black beans, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes (if using) to the other side.
5
Stir-fry the aromatics for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then mix them with the beef.
Oko 2 min
6
Pour in the chicken broth and soy sauce, stirring to combine everything.
Oko 1 min
7
Gently add the blanched tofu to the sauce, ensuring it's submerged. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Oko 7 min
Napomena kuhara: Be careful not to stir too vigorously to avoid breaking the tofu.
8
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
Oko 1 min
9
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering tofu, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Oko 2 min
Napomena kuhara: Add the slurry gradually; you might not need all of it.
10
Remove from heat and stir in the ground Sichuan peppercorns.
Oko 1 min
11
Serve immediately, garnished with sliced scallions.
Napomena kuhara: Best served with steamed white rice.

Po porciji

Nutritivne vrijednosti

53%Ocjena

Kalorije: 312,5kcal
Bjelančevine: 19,9g
Ugljikohidrati: 7g
Masti: 23,8g
Vlakna: 0,9g
Šećeri: 1,3g

Procijenjeno prema količinama sastojaka u receptu. Vrijednosti mogu varirati ovisno o robnim markama i zamjenama.

Pravilno čuvanje

Čuvanje

Store any leftover Ma Po Tofu in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Podgrijavanje

Gently reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce is too thick.