Main Course

Ma Po Tofu

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

O rețetă originală de Forkin

Durată totală: 40 min.
Porții: 4
Dificultate: Medie
Per porție: 313 kcal

Informații despre alergeni: poate conține gluten, soia și boabe de soia. Verifică întotdeauna ambalajele ingredientelor dacă ai o alergie.

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

500 gfirm tofu, cut into 2cm cubes
200 gground beef, minced
1 lingurăsichuan peppercorns, toasted and ground
2 lingurăbroad bean paste
1 lingurăfermented black beans, rinsed and chopped
3 cățelgarlic, minced
1 lingurăginger, minced
1 lingurițăchili flakes(opțional)
250 mlchicken broth
1 lingurăsoy sauce
2 lingurăcanola oil

slurry

1 lingurăcornstarch
2 lingurăwater

garnish

2 buc.scallion, sliced

Ustensile

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

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

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.
Aproximativ 5 min.
2
Heat canola oil in a large wok or deep skillet over medium-high heat.
Aproximativ 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.
Aproximativ 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.
Aproximativ 2 min.
6
Pour in the chicken broth and soy sauce, stirring to combine everything.
Aproximativ 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.
Aproximativ 7 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 1 min.
9
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering tofu, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: Add the slurry gradually; you might not need all of it.
10
Remove from heat and stir in the ground Sichuan peppercorns.
Aproximativ 1 min.
11
Serve immediately, garnished with sliced scallions.
Nota bucătarului: Best served with steamed white rice.

Per porție

Valori nutriționale

53%Scor

Calorii: 312,5kcal
Proteine: 19,9g
Carbohidrați: 7g
Grăsimi: 23,8g
Fibre: 0,9g
Zahăr: 1,3g

Estimare bazată pe cantitățile ingredientelor din rețetă. Valorile pot varia în funcție de mărci și înlocuiri.

Păstrează gustul bun

Păstrare

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

Reîncălzire

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