Ma Po Tofu (Braised Spicy Pork With Tofu) Recipe

Name: Ma Po Tofu (Braised Spicy Pork With Tofu)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 ounce gingerroot, sliced into 1/4 inch pieces; 1 -2 garlic clove, minced; 4 -6 green onions, green and white part, sliced into 1-inch pieces; 14 ounces firm tofu, drained and cut into large1-inch cubes; 1 cup chicken broth, seperated; 1 tablespoon cornstarch, more if desired; 1 tablespoon sugar; 3 tablespoons shao xing cooking wine; 3 tablespoons chinese rice wine; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce; 2 teaspoons garlic and red chile paste (to taste)

Servings: persons

1 lb ground pork
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 ounce gingerroot, sliced into 1/4 inch pieces
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
4 -6 green onions, green and white part, sliced into 1-inch pieces
14 ounces firm tofu, drained and cut into large1-inch cubes
1 cup chicken broth, seperated
1 tablespoon cornstarch, more if desired
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons shao xing cooking wine
3 tablespoons chinese rice wine
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
2 teaspoons garlic and red chile paste (to taste)

1
In a wok, heat vegetable oil on medium high heat for 2 minutes. Have all your ingredients ready next to your cooking area as you will need them close at hand as cooking progresses.
2
Add garlic and ginger to the wok and stir-fry for about 1 minute, be careful not to burn the garlic.
3
Add the ground pork to the wok and break up into large chunks. Let the pork sear and gently combine the garlic and ginger as you continue to break up the meat, abour 3-4 minutes. If desired, you may season the pork at this stage with salt and black pepper, but this is not necessary.
4
For the sauce, combine the sugar, cooking wine, rice wine, sesame oil, soy sauce and chili paste. Add the sauce mixture to the wok. Gently combine and bring the wok to a simmer.
5
Add green onions, tofu and 1/2 cup of chicken stock. Gently fold ingredients together, be careful not to break up the tofu (you want it to retain their cubed-shape).
6
Cover wok with a lid and lower heat to low and braise pork and tofu for 10 minutes.
7
Remove lid and raise heat to medium. Stir cornstarch into remaining 1/2 cup of chicken stock to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the wok and gently stir to thicken sauce, about 2 minutes. Remove the ginger now, if desired.
8
Serve over white rice and enjoy!

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground pork, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 ounce gingerroot, sliced into 1/4 inch pieces, 1 -2 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Ma Po Tofu (Braised Spicy Pork With 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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Ma Po Tofu (Braised Spicy Pork With Tofu)

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