Ma Po Tofu Recipe

Name: Ma Po Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oyster-flavored sauce; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/2 pound ground pork or beef; 1 package (14 to 16 ounces) soft or regular tofu, drained; 1/3 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce; 1 teaspoon black bean garlic sauce; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon ground toasted Sichuan peppercorns; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 fresh red chile pepper, minced

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon oyster-flavored sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 pound ground pork or beef
1 package (14 to 16 ounces) soft or regular tofu, drained
1/3 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
1 teaspoon black bean garlic sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground toasted Sichuan peppercorns
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 fresh red chile pepper, minced

1
Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl.
2
Add pork and mix well.
3
Let stand for 10 minutes.
4
Cut tofu into 1/2-inch cubes.
5
Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl; set aside.
6
Place a wok over high heat until hot.
7
Add oil, swirling to coat sides.
8
Add garlic and chile pepper, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 10 seconds.
9
Add pork and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
10
Add tofu and sauce.
11
Cook, stirring gently, until tofu is heated through and sauce boils and thickens.
12
Place in a serving bowl and garnish with green onions.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon oyster-flavored sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/2 pound ground pork or beef, 1 package (14 to 16 ounces) soft or regular tofu, drained, and more.

Yes, Ma Po Tofu falls under the Vegetarian 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.

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