Spicy Ma Po Tofu
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Recipe Summary Spicy Ma Po Tofu
An authentically delicious Sichuan recipe for ma po tofu, with soft tofu flavored with ginger, garlic, and the secret weapon - doubanjiang paste.Ingredients | Gooseberry Beach Westport Ma1 (16 ounce) package soft tofu, cut into 1/3-inch cubes1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon water, or as needed6 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil2 spring onions, roughly chopped1 (3/4 inch thick) slice fresh ginger, chopped2 teaspoons Sichuan peppercorns1 clove garlic, minced5 ounces ground pork1 tablespoon doubanjiang (spicy broad bean paste)2 teaspoons rice wine1 teaspoon soy sauce1 teaspoon salt, or to tasteDirectionsPlace tofu in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let sit for 1 minute; drain.Mix water and cornstarch together in a bowl to make a runny paste.Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir spring onions, ginger, peppercorns, and garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in ground pork, doubanjiang paste, rice wine, and soy sauce; cook, stirring frequently, until pork is browned, about 5 minutes.Stir drained tofu into the wok or skillet. Cook and stir until coated with sauce, about 2 minutes. Season with salt. Pour in cornstarch paste and mix well until sauce thickens, about 1 minute.Doubanjiang is a spicy paste made from fermented broad beans. You can find it in Asian or specialty shops, or online.Info | Gooseberry Beach Westport Maprep: 15 mins cook: 9 mins additional: 1 min total: 25 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings
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