Tofu, also commonly known as bean curd. The English name of “Tofu” comes from the name of Japanese tōfu (豆腐), which is originated from China with the name of “豆腐 ” (Mandarin: dòufu).
Tofu can be easily prepared and treated as main dishes, side dishes or even snacks if you want to. One of the most popular Tofu dishes are the Mapo Tofu. There is nothing better than having a Mapo Tofu with a bowl of freshly steamed rice.
Recipe of Mapo Tofu
Mapo Tofu
Equipment
- Knife
- Frying pan
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 400 g Silken tofu, cubed into about 1 inch each
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 inch = 2.5 cm Ginger, minced
- 2 pcs Green onions/scallions
- 1 tbsp Oil (Vegetable oil or rapeseed oil)
- ½ lb = 227 g Grounded meat (can be pork, chicken, beef) or vegetable (at your choice)
Instructions
- Combine all the seasonings ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Cut the green onions/scallions into small pieces for sprinkle later.
- Heat the oil in medium or large frying pan on a medium heat. Saute the garlic and ginger, and make sure it doesn’t burn. Once they are fragnant, add the grounded meat and break it with spatula.
- When the meat is no longer pink, add the seasoning mixture to the frying pan and mix well.
- Once the sauce is boiling, add tofu and stir well without mashing up the tofu, until it is heated through.
- Serve immediately in a plate, and sprinkled it with the green onions. Enjoy!
Recommended Products
If you ever wonder what is the freshest taste of a Tofu, then why not try to make them at home?
The texture of a fresh Tofu and commercialize Tofu that you get in the supermarket is totally different!
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