i haven't made mapo tofu in ages, and my version has pork in it. from memory this is how i do it:
1. steam or deep fry the tofu cubes, depending on your taste. 2. mix pork mince with sugar, salt, shao shing and a little soy sauce and a couple of tablespoons of water. 3. in a hot wok fry off some garlic, ginger, chilli, spring onion and chilli bean paste (i use one that has black beans in it, so i don't need to add them as an extra). 4. add the pork,and stir fry until well cooked. towards the end add some water mixed with corn flour for a sauce (if it's a bit dry add some extra soy at this stage too). 5. bring the meat and the tofu together.
i LOVE mapo tofu. one of my favourite things. i've got a funny feeling i've forgotten something here. the recipe is only in my head, and i can't be sure without doing it, but good luck!
Hi. That's my recipe. What did you find missing in the dish? (You can mail me at chef@shiokfood.com )
ReplyDeletei haven't made mapo tofu in ages, and my version has pork in it. from memory this is how i do it:
ReplyDelete1. steam or deep fry the tofu cubes, depending on your taste.
2. mix pork mince with sugar, salt, shao shing and a little soy sauce and a couple of tablespoons of water.
3. in a hot wok fry off some garlic, ginger, chilli, spring onion and chilli bean paste (i use one that has black beans in it, so i don't need to add them as an extra).
4. add the pork,and stir fry until well cooked. towards the end add some water mixed with corn flour for a sauce (if it's a bit dry add some extra soy at this stage too).
5. bring the meat and the tofu together.
i LOVE mapo tofu. one of my favourite things. i've got a funny feeling i've forgotten something here. the recipe is only in my head, and i can't be sure without doing it, but good luck!
Yes, we use one from Fuschia Dunlop's book: Land of Plenty.
ReplyDeleteSee if your local library has a copy, if not I can send you the recipe.
Madman: thanks for dropping by! I've sent u an email but perhaps it got lost??
ReplyDeleteKitty: thanks!!
barbara: Yes, would really appreciate it if u could share the recipe u use!! (i m in another state and have some complications getting a library card)