Materials
Soft tofu
4 pieces
minced meat
200-300 grams
Doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste)
2 spoons
Sichuan peppercorn
10 grains ground into powder
Salt
a little
starch
1 spoon
Scallions
Appropriate amount
Ginger and garlic
a little
Steps for making Mapo Tofu (home-style dish)
Step 1
First, cut the tofu into small pieces.
Step 2
Prepare chopped scallions, ginger, and garlic.
Step 3
Prepare persimmons
Step 4
Add water and a little salt and bring to a boil.
Step 5
Prepare minced meat
Step 6
After the water boils, set aside the tofu and water for later use.
Step 7
Pour a little oil into a pan and stir-fry the minced meat over low heat. Add 1 spoonful of chili bean paste and fermented soybeans, stir-fry until the oil turns red, then add ginger and garlic and stir-fry until combined. Finally, add hot water.
Step 8
Add tofu and 1 tablespoon of chili bean paste and cook over high heat for 5 minutes.
Step 9
Finally, add cornstarch and chopped green onions and simmer over low heat until the sauce thickens.
