How to cook spicy ma-po tofu

Cook Spicy Ma-Po Tofu

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I can only see this organic tofu at trader joe but I prefer Asian market kind silken tofu.

I can only see this organic tofu at trader joe but I prefer Asian market kind silken tofu.

Cut it into small little cube, drain the water from tofu and set aside.

Cut it into small little cube, drain the water from tofu and set aside.

Since I have only  ground beef, I use it instead of pork meat.

Since I have only ground beef, I use it instead of pork meat.

First fried garlic, ginger and meat. Then add the vinegar and rice wine.

First fried garlic, ginger and meat. Then add the vinegar and rice wine.

Add 2 spoons of chili bean sauce and stir-fry until aromatic.

Add 2 spoons of chili bean sauce and stir-fry until aromatic.

Add 1 cup of water.

Add 1 cup of water.

Add tofu cube nicely, and stir gently cook it for 5 minutes.

Add tofu cube nicely, and stir gently cook it for 5 minutes.

Lower the heat, add the corn starch water.

Lower the heat, add the corn starch water.

Add the Sichuan peppercorn/powder and chopped green onion. Gently stir and blend well.

Add the Sichuan peppercorn/powder and chopped green onion. Gently stir and blend well.

Dish out and serve hot! (This is cooking option 1.)

Dish out and serve hot! (This is cooking option 1.)

This is option 2. I used half of tofu and added mushroom in it. So far this 2 brand is my favorite compare to other brand of sauce and tofu.

This is option 2. I used half of tofu and added mushroom in it. So far this 2 brand is my favorite compare to other brand of sauce and tofu.

Tada! This is good for 2-3 person with white rice or noodle.

  • 1.0 Block silken Tofu
  • 1/4lb Ground pork
  • 2.0tsp Chili bean sauce
  • 1.0tsp Sichuan peppercorns
  • 1.0tsp Soy sauce
  • 2.0 Stalks of green onion
  • 2.0 Gloves of chopped garlic
  • 1/2c Water
  • 1.0tsp Corn starch mixed with some water
  • 1.0pch Chopped ginger
  • 1.0tsp Vinegar
  • 1.0tsp Rice wine