Spicy and flavorfulTofuIf there's no oil, it's not authentic.Mapo TofuThe name's origin is similar to what many people imagine. The founder's face was slightly wrinkled, so the name came from that.ThisSpicy and flavorful TofuEmphasizes freshness, spiciness, and heat.If the served Mapo Tofu isn't hot, it's not worth eating.Let's not talk about anything else, let's see the authentic Mapo Tofu recipe.

Authentic Mapo Tofu Recipe

IngredientsPreparation

200g of tofu,Beef100g of filling,Green garlic15g,Doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste)Sauce20g,Black beans10g,Ginger10g,Chili powder0.5g,Sichuan peppercorns1.5g,Soy sauce10g, salt 1g (adjust to taste), sugar 5g, cornstarch (mix cornstarch with a little water) 3g, meat broth (or water) 150g, oil 75g.

Method

1. Cut the tofu into 2cm square blocks, and boil them in boiling water with a little salt to remove the bean flavor. Then, soak them in cold water.

2. Chop the black beans and doubanjiang, and chop the green garlic and ginger.

3. Heat the wok and add oil. Stir-fry the beef filling.

4. After the beef filling is fried golden brown, add the doubanjiang and stir-fry.

5. Add the black beans, ginger, and chili powder and stir-fry until the beef is colored.

6. Add water, bring the meat broth to a boil, and cook the tofu for 3 minutes.

7. Add soy sauce, green garlic, and sugar, and adjust the seasoning with salt.

8. Thicken with cornstarch and serve.

Recipe for Home-style Spicy and Flavorful Tofu

Ingredients

400g of tofu, 20g of oil, 10g of (Pidian Doubanjiang), 2g of salt, 3g of soy sauce, 2g of five spice powder.MSG3g, scallions, ginger.

Method

1. Wash and cut the tofu into small cubes.

2. Heat oil in a wok, and add chopped scallions, ginger, and, and stir-fry.

3. Then add clear broth, and add salt, soy sauce, and five spice powder.

4. Then add the tofu, and cook for a while, and finally add cornstarch to thicken, and adjust the seasoning with MSG.

How to make Fish-flavored Spicy and Flavorful Tofu

Ingredients

One piece of tofu,PorkSome filling, appropriate amount of oil, scallions, chili peppers,, (liao jiu - cooking wine),Light soy sauce，White sugar，Vinegar, ginger, Sichuan peppercorns, salt, garlic, cornstarch.

Method

1. Grind the Sichuan peppercorns into powder and set aside.

2. Heat oil in a wok, and stir-fry the meat filling until it changes color.

3. Then add chili peppers and stir-fry, and add chopped scallions, ginger, and garlic.

4. After the red oil is released, add cooking wine, light soy sauce, white sugar, and salt, and stir.

5. Then add appropriate amount of water, and add the tofu, and push it around, and cook it overMedium heat, and reduce the sauce.6. Then add cornstarch to thicken, and add vinegar, and sprinkle with Sichuan peppercorns and scallions.

Then pour in cornstarch slurry, add vinegar, sprinkle with Sichuan peppercorns, and garnish with green onions.