Ma-Po's Bean Curd Recipe

Name: Ma-Po's Bean Curd
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 each tofu squares; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 ounces ground pork; 2 cups stock; 1 tablespoon cornstarch mix with water to form a paste; 2 tablespoons chili nam yuey; 1 teaspoon ginger minced; 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce, tamari; 1 teaspoon chinese (xiao xiang) wine; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon black pepper ground; 1 teaspoon purple onion spring, minced

Servings: persons

2 each tofu squares
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 ounces ground pork
2 cups stock
1 tablespoon cornstarch mix with water to form a paste
2 tablespoons chili nam yuey
1 teaspoon ginger minced
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce, tamari
1 teaspoon chinese (xiao xiang) wine
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon black pepper ground
1 teaspoon purple onion spring, minced

1
Cut bean curd into 3/4 inch cubes.
2
Cook in boiling water for a while.
3
Heat oil in a wok.
4
Quickly stir-fry the ground pork with Chili Nam Yuey and minced ginger until the pork is well cooked.
5
Add soup stock, bean curd (tofu), soy sauce and wine.
6
Simmer over a low flame until there's almost no liquid left.
7
Add cornstarch paste and remove from heat.
8
Sprinkle with sesame oil, ground pepper and spring onion.
9
Enjoy!
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Notes: This dish is considered authentic only if it tastes hot, spicy and tender all at the same time.
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The original recipe called for ground beef.
12
Most places now use pork.

170

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 each tofu squares, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 4 ounces ground pork, 2 cups stock, and more.

Yes, Ma-Po's Bean Curd falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ma-Po's Bean Curd

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