Jun 09 2026
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Ma Po Tofu Recipe

Inspired by Nice Food (Chinese Takeout Restaurant)
Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tofu

    Drain the firm tofu and cut it into bite-sized cubes. Place them on a clean kitchen towel to pat dry and remove excess moisture.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix together the doubanjiang, soy sauce, rice wine, chicken broth, cornstarch, and water to create the sauce mixture. Set aside.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Cook the Pork

    In a large pan or wok over medium-high heat, add a bit of oil. Once hot, add the ground pork and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 4

    Sauté Aromatics

    Add the minced garlic, ginger, and Sichuan peppercorns to the pan with the pork. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 5

    Add Tofu

    Carefully add the tofu cubes to the pan, gently stirring to combine with the pork and aromatics. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.

  4. 6

    Add Sauce Mixture

    Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the tofu and pork. Stir gently to coat everything evenly. Allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Serving

  1. 7

    Finish and Serve

    Drizzle sesame oil over the top and, if desired, add chili oil to taste. Garnish with chopped scallions. Serve hot with steamed rice.

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