Ma Po's Bean Curd Recipe

Name: Ma Po's Bean Curd Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cubes bean curd (2 x 2 inches); 4 ounce. grnd pork, or possibly beef; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; 1 tbsp. green onion, minced; 1 teaspoon brown peppercorn pwdr; 2 tbsp. soy sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoon cornstarch; 2 teaspoon cool water; 2/3 c. soup stock; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 3 c. peanut oil

Servings: persons

8 cubes bean curd (2 x 2 inches)
4 ounce. grnd pork, or possibly beef
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 tbsp. green onion, minced
1 teaspoon brown peppercorn pwdr
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoon cool water
2/3 c. soup stock
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3 c. peanut oil

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Cut the bean curd into 1/2 inch cubes and deep fry in warm peanut oil about 1/2 min.
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Remove all oil except 3 Tbsp.. Reheat oil and fry the grnd pork well.
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Then add in garlic, warm bean paste, soy sauce, salt, soup stock, and bean curd.
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Boil for 3 min.
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Thicken with cornstarch paste, then sprinkle with onion and sesame oil.
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Place in bowl and sprinkle with brown peppercorn pwdr and serve.
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NOTE: Warm red pepper oil may be added to this last, if desired it hotter.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 8 cubes bean curd (2 x 2 inches), 4 ounce. grnd pork, or possibly beef, 1 teaspoon garlic, minced, 1 tbsp. green onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Ma Po's Bean Curd Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!