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Mapo Tofu
A classic Sichuan dish made with tofu, ground meat, and chili peppers. This mapo tofu recipe is a staple of Chinese cuisine.
⏱25 min🍽2 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●250g tofufirm or soft, whichever is available
- ●200g ground porkor ground beef for variation
- ●3 chili pepperssliced
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 inches gingersliced
- ●2 tbsp soy sauceor tamari for gluten-free option
- ●1 tsp sugaror to taste
- ●1 tsp cornstarchoptional
- ●1 tsp chili oilor to taste
- ●1/4 cup scallionschopped, for garnish
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Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
- 2
Add sliced chili peppers and cook until fragrant.
- 3
Add ground pork and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula.
- 4
Add garlic, ginger, and chili oil. Cook until fragrant.
- 5
Add tofu and stir-fry until it's golden brown.
- 6
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, sugar, and cornstarch (if using). Pour the mixture into the wok or skillet.
- 7
Stir-fry for another minute, until the sauce has thickened.
- 8
Season with salt to taste.
- 9
Garnish with chopped scallions and serve immediately.