Ma Po Tofu With Tempeh Recipe

Name: Ma Po Tofu With Tempeh
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Marinade for Ground Tempeh; 1 1/2 tablespoons tapioca starch; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 (10 ounce) package crumbled tempeh; 1 lb regular tofu (medium firmness); 1 leeks or 3 green onions; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon preserved black bean; 1 tablespoon chili paste; 3 tablespoons vegetable stock; Mixture; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; freshly ground szechwan pepper; oil, for stir-frying as needed

Servings: persons

Marinade for Ground Tempeh
1 1/2 tablespoons tapioca starch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 (10 ounce) package crumbled tempeh
1 lb regular tofu (medium firmness)
1 leeks or 3 green onions
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon preserved black bean
1 tablespoon chili paste
3 tablespoons vegetable stock
Mixture
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
freshly ground szechwan pepper
oil, for stir-frying as needed

1
Mix marinade ingredients. Simmer tempeh in marinade for about 20 minutes.
2
Cut the tofu (bean curd) into 1/2 inch (1 cm) square cubes, and blanch (drop into boiling water) for 2 - 3 minutes. Remove from boiling water and drain.
3
Chop the leek or green onions into short lengths.
4
Heat wok and add oil. When oil is ready, add the marinated tempeh.
5
Stir-fry tempeh until the color darkens. Add salt and stir. Add the salted black beans. Mash the beans with a cooking ladle until they blend in well with the tempeh. Add the chili paste, then the stock, tofu, and leek or green onions.
6
Turn down the heat. Cook for 3 - 4 minutes.
7
While cooking, mix cornstarch, water, and soy sauce together. Add to wok and stir gently. Serve with freshly ground Szechuan pepper.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Marinade for Ground Tempeh, 1 1/2 tablespoons tapioca starch, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 (10 ounce) package crumbled tempeh, and more.

Yes, Ma Po Tofu With Tempeh 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.

Ma Po Tofu With Tempeh

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