How to Prepare Authentic Mapo Tofu

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Authentic Mapo Tofu is one of the most favored of recent trending meals on earth. It’s easy, it’s fast, it tastes yummy. It’s enjoyed by millions every day. They’re fine and they look wonderful. Authentic Mapo Tofu is something which I’ve loved my entire life.

Simple Way to Make Authentic Mapo Tofu

To begin with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook authentic mapo tofu using 18 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

Ingredients

The ingredients needed to make Authentic Mapo Tofu:

1. Get 450 grams Tofu (firm or silken)
2. Make ready 1/2 Japanese leek
3. Make ready 150 grams Minced pork
4. Get 1 tsp ★Soy sauce
5. Make ready 1 tbsp ★Tianmianjiang
6. Take 1 tbsp ☆Vegetable oil
7. Prepare 1 tbsp ☆Doubanjiang
8. Prepare 200 ml ◎Water
9. Make ready 2 tsp ◎Chicken soup stock granules
10. Make ready 1 tbsp ◎Soy sauce
11. Prepare 1 tbsp ◎Sugar
12. Make ready 1/2 tbsp ◎Tianmianjiang
13. Make ready 1/2 tsp ◎Miso
14. Make ready 1/2 tsp ◎Gochujang
15. Get 1 tbsp ●Katakuriko
16. Make ready 2 tbsp ●Water
17. Prepare 1/2 to 1 tablespoon Ra-yu (optional)
18. Take 1 Sichuan pepper (optional)

Instructions

Steps to make Authentic Mapo Tofu:

1. Mince the Japanese leek, referring to this recipe here: https://cookpad.com/en/recipes/171290-so-addicting-how-to-mince-a-leek Combine the ◎ ingredients. Mix the ● ingredients for the katakuriko slurry.
2. Heat sesame oil (about 1 tablespoon) in a pan. Add the minced pork and stir well. Then, stir in the seasonings and mix thoroughly.
3. Transfer the cooked mince to a plate. Next, cook the diced tofu in water on the lowest heat setting. Turn off the heat before it comes to a boil.
4. Heat the pan and add the ingredients. Cook over medium heat until aromatic.
5. Next, add the ◎ ingredients.
6. Return the cooked minced meat to the pan and bring to a boil.
7. Once boiled, add the cooked tofu. Simmer for about 1 minute.
8. Turning the heat high, add the Japanese leek and katakuriko slurry. Stir gently to thicken. Stir in ra-yu if you like and serve.

As simple as that Guide to Make Authentic Mapo Tofu

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