Ma Po Tofu (Stir-Fried Bean Curd With Ground Turkey) Recipe

Name: Ma Po Tofu (Stir-Fried Bean Curd With Ground Turkey)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound ground turkey; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon plus 2 tsp. cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder; 1/2 cup minced scallions; 1 tablespoon sugar; 3/4 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper; 1/2 teaspoon minced jalapeno or any hot pepper that you like; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 minced fresh ginger; 1 cup chicken stock or low sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 pound fresh firm tofu cut into 3/4 inch cubes

Servings: persons

1/2 pound ground turkey
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon plus 2 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
1/2 cup minced scallions
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 teaspoon minced jalapeno or any hot pepper that you like
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 minced fresh ginger
1 cup chicken stock or low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 pound fresh firm tofu cut into 3/4 inch cubes

1
In a medium bowl combine the turkey, egg, 1 tbsp. of the cornstarch, the five-spice powder, 1 tbsp.of the scallions, 1/2 tsp. of the sugar, 1/4 tsp. of the sesame oil and the salt. In a wok, heat 1 tbsp. of the vegetable oil over high heat until shimmering, then add the turkey mixture and break it up as it browns. Stir fry until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
2
Lower the heat to moderate and heat the remaining 1 1/2 tsp. of vegetable oil until hot. Stir in 6 more tbsp. of the scallions, the red pepper, jalapeno, garlic and ginger. Stir fry until fragrant about 30 seconds. Add the turkey and the remaining 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar; mix well. Increase the heat to high, stir in the chicken stock, soy sauce and oyster sauce and bring to a boil.
3
Meanwhile, dissolve the remaining 2 tsp. cornstarch in 2 tsp. of water, add the the mixture and bring back to a boil. Gently stir in the tofu, and cook until heated through. Spoon onto a serving platter and sprinkle the remaining scallions on top. Drizzle the remaining 1/2 tsp. sesame oil over the mixture. Serve with steamed rice

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound ground turkey, 1 egg, beaten, 1 tablespoon plus 2 tsp. cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder, and more.

Yes, Ma Po Tofu (Stir-Fried Bean Curd With Ground Turkey) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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 Tofu (Stir-Fried Bean Curd With Ground Turkey)

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