From a Professional Chef: Prepare Silken Tofu for Mapo Doufu

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   I used this cheap tofu!

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   I'll teach you how to prep it for mapo tofu!

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   Cut it in half horizonatally first!

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   Cut into about 2 cm thick strips as shown here!

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   Pay attention here!

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   Make diagonal cuts in the tofu!

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   Like this!

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   If you do so.

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   The tofu is cut into diamond-shapes!

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    Put the tofu into a pan of water and heat!

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    When it's just about to come to a boil, turn the heat down to low.

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    Don't let it come to a rolling boil!!

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    Otherwise the tofu will develop air bubbles and the silky texture will be ruined.

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    After 3 minutes, drain into a sieve and you're done!

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    Actually, you can leave it in the water over low heat, until the mapo sauce is done and you're ready to put the tofu in the sauce!

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