Making Mapo Tofu
For the original recipe and instructions, see “Making Mapo Tofu” at magicmorels.com
Ingredients
- Mapo Tofu
- 1 ½ packages of firm tofu (firm silken if possible)
- ½ pound lean ground beef or ground pork
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns (divided)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons cold water
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons fermented chili bean paste
- 2 tablespoons Xiaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup finely sliced scallions
- Chili Oil
- 1 cup dried red chilies
- 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
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