Chinese mapo tofu
4 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | tablespoons | Oil; for sauteing |
| 1 | tablespoon | Black Bean Garlic Sauce (see notes) |
| 1 | teaspoon | Red Chili Paste with Garlic |
| ¼ | pounds | Ground pork |
| 1 | pack | Fresh tofu (any firmness) cut into cubes |
| ¼ | cup | Chopped green onions |
| Salt; to taste | ||
Directions
Cooks notes: Black Bean Garlic Sauce and Red Chili Paste with Garlic are available at Asian markets and some supermarkets with large Asian specialty sections. Procedure: In a wok or deep skillet, place oil, Black Bean Sauce, Red Chili Sauce with Garlic and ground pork. Turn heat on high; gradually combine the sauces and meat as the heat increases. When meat is browned and cooked through, turn heat to medium and add cubed tofu. Mix gently and continue to simmer for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until well blended and tofu is heated through. Add green onion and toss. Add salt to taste.
Presentation: Serve hot accompanied with cooked white rice.
Yield: Makes 4 servings
This recipe was sent in to the paper by Janet Eng of Buena Park, CA.
(Orange Country Register)
Shared by Ed Pallan
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