MapotofuIt is a famous dish from Sichuan region, it usespepper chili（）Kuaijiplenis mainly made from chili and other ingredients, with a spicy and fragrant taste and a bright red color, making it a great accompaniment to rice. Home-stylemapo tofuThe method is simple, if you are short on time, make some mapo tofu for dinner, and the taste is unparalleled.

Homemade Mapo Tofu Method One

food ingredientsPrepare

1 block of tofu,pig meat100 grams, Sichuan pepper, green onions, garlic, and Pixian bean paste in appropriate amounts.Doubansauce, 1 tablespoon each of water and cornstarchsoy sauce1 teaspoon,sugar1/2 teaspoon, salt and vegetable oil as needed.

Steps to follow

1. Cut the tofu into appropriate-sized cubes, mince the pork, chop the scallions into scallion flowers, and chop the garlic into garlic paste.

2. Boil an appropriate amount of water in a pot, add a little salt, pour in the tofu blocks, blanch them, then remove and drain.

3. Heat the wok with oil until it is seven-tenths hot, then add the Sichuan pepper and fry until fragrant before removing it and adding the minced meat to stir-fry until the fat renders out.

4. Pour in the Pixian broad bean sauce, garlic paste, soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Add an appropriate amount of water and stir until well combined.

5. Pour in the tofu cubes and gently stir evenly, cover with a lid and simmer for 5 minutes.

6. Pour in the water starch to thicken the sauce, let the soup reduce to a thick consistency, then sprinkle with green onions.

Tip

1. Adding salt when blanching tofu can remove the beany odor and make the tofu firmer.

During the simmering of the tofu, try to minimize stirring with a spatula to prevent it from breaking; instead, gently shake the pot.

Homemade Mapo Tofu Method Two

Ingredients preparation

250 grams of tofubeefdough 75 grams,green garlicTranslate to English: tall20grams,dòu chǐ（）fine salt( )MSG( )soy sauce, chili powder, Sichuan pepper powder, cornstarch, cooking oil, each as needed.

Steps

1. Cut the tofu into pieces, immerse them in boiling water for 1 minute, then remove and drain; greengarlic sproutWash, dice.

2. Heat oil in a wok, add the ground beef and stir-fry until it changes color. Add fine salt and fermented black beans, stirring evenly. Add chili powder and stir-fry until fragrant. Add tofu pieces and a little water, simmer for 5 minutes. Season with soy sauce and monosodium glutamate. Thicken with water starch, sprinkle with Sichuan pepper powder and garlic (garlic chives ), and it's done.

Home-style Mapo Tofu method three

Food preparation

brineTofu cubes 350 grams, lean beef mince 100 grams, chopped green garlic leaves 50 grams, water starch 20 milliliters, Shichuan peppercorn sauce 15 grams, red pepper powder and Sichuan pepper powder each 5 grams.chili oilA little bit, a small amount of Sichuan pepper oil and sesame oil.

Steps to follow

1. Cube tofu is blanched in boiling water and then removed.

2. Heat the wok with oil, add lean beef mince and stir-fry until it's scattered and changes color. Then add Xi'an doubanjiang and stir-fry. Next, add chili powder and stir-fry until red oil is produced.

3. Add the tofu and warm water, cook over low heat for a moment, pour in the chili oil and Szechuan pepper oil, continue cooking for a moment, thicken with water starch, add remaining ingredients and seasonings.

Homemade Mawo Tofu Recipe Four

Ingredients preparation

Main ingredients: 1 block of tofu, chopped pork 50 grams, 3 tablespoons of cooking oil, half a green onion, 1 red pepper, 2 tablespoons of garlic flakes, 1 cup of water.

Seasoning: 2 tablespoons doubanjiang, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon shaoxing wine, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water), a little black pepper, 1 tablespoon sesame oil.

Steps methodology

1. Cut the red peppers and scallions into circular slices.

2. Cut the tofu into small cubes, sprinkle with salt and place on a dry cloth to drain the moisture.

3. In a heatedflat-bottom panPut the garlic flakes and cooking oil in, stir-fry for a moment, then add the pork and spring onions to continue stir-frying.

Remove the doubanjiang and remove the moisture, then add it with chili powder, soy sauce, sake, sugar, and pepper into the pan. Gently stir-fry with the drained tofu, being careful not to break the tofu.

5. Add the clear water and sauce, then add pepper and sesame oil to complete it.