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Ma Po Tofu

Tofu and ground beef simmer with garlic, ginger, fermented beans, and spicy seasonings in a thickened sauce.

$1.70per serving $
35 minstart to table
4servings

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Ingredients

  • 450 g tofu
  • 100 g minced beef
  • 1/2 tbsp sesame seed oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp doubanjiang
  • 1/2 tsp fermented black beans
  • 1 tbsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp sichuan pepper
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 400 ml water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 chopped scallions
  • 4 spring onions
  • 2 cloves chopped garlic
  • 4 sliced ginger
  • 2 1/2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Steps

  1. Cut the tofu into cubes, chop the garlic and scallions, and slice the spring onions.
  2. Heat the olive oil and sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Cook the beef, garlic, ginger, doubanjiang, fermented black beans, pepper, Sichuan pepper, and salt for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the soy sauce and 400 ml water, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Add the tofu and simmer gently for 10 minutes without stirring heavily.
  6. Mix the cornstarch with 2 1/2 tablespoons water, stir it in, and cook for 2 minutes until thickened.
  7. Fold in the scallions and spring onions, and cook until the beef reaches 160 F.

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