Mapo Tofu With Crispy Chinese Sausage Recipe

Name: Mapo Tofu With Crispy Chinese Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup soy sauce; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 2 tablespoons fermented black beans; 2 tablespoons fermented chile-bean paste; 2 dried Thai chiles, or 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons freshly ground Sichuan peppercorns; 2 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in 1/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 pound Chinese pork sausage (lap cheong), cut into slices 1/2 inch thick; 2 packages (about 14 ounces each) firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes, at room temperature; 2 bunches green onions (white and tender green parts only), thinly sliced on the diagonal

Servings: persons

1 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons fermented black beans
2 tablespoons fermented chile-bean paste
2 dried Thai chiles, or 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
2 tablespoons freshly ground Sichuan peppercorns
2 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in 1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound Chinese pork sausage (lap cheong), cut into slices 1/2 inch thick
2 packages (about 14 ounces each) firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes, at room temperature
2 bunches green onions (white and tender green parts only), thinly sliced on the diagonal

1
In a pot, combine the soy sauce and fish sauce with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil over high heat.
2
Add the black beans, chile paste, Thai chiles, and Sichuan peppercorns and return to a boil.
3
Stir in the cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce, then remove from the heat.
4
In a frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
5
Add the sausage and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon every 30 seconds to prevent burning, until crispy approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
6
Add the sauce to the pan and cook for 1 minute.
7
Add the tofu and stir gently, being careful not to break up the tofu cubes, until coated with the sauce.
8
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
9
Serve in individual bowls topped with the green onions.

416

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 2 tablespoons fermented black beans, 2 tablespoons fermented chile-bean paste, and more.

Yes, Mapo Tofu With Crispy Chinese Sausage falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mapo Tofu With Crispy Chinese Sausage

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