Ma Po Tofu Recipe
Fresh soft tofu and minced pork with green onions sautéed in a spicy brown sauce
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Tofu
Cut the soft tofu into bite-sized cubes and set aside.
- 2
Cook the Pork
Heat a pan over medium heat and add the minced pork. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- 3
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Gently add the tofu cubes into the pan, being careful not to break them. Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, and water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- 5
Thicken the Sauce
Mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry and add it to the pan. Stir gently until the sauce thickens.
- 6
Finish and Serve
Add chopped green onions and season with black pepper. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
