MA-PO TOFU (SPICY BEAN CURD WITH BEEF)
Provided by Shirley Cheng
Categories Wine Wok Ginger Stir-Fry Lunar New Year Ground Beef Tofu Spice Leek Soy Sauce
Yield Makes 4 portions
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In dry heavy skillet over moderate heat, toast peppercorns, stirring, until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl and let cool, then grind in spice grinder to fine powder. Set aside.
- In large pot over moderately high heat, bring 4 cups water to boil. Add tofu, remove from heat, and let steep, uncovered, 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer tofu to medium bowl and set aside.
- In small bowl, whisk together hot bean paste, black-bean paste, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, and chili powder. Set aside.
- In small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water. Set aside.
- In wok or heavy large sauté pan over moderate heat, heat oil until hot but not smoking. Add beef, ginger, garlic, and scallions and stir-fry until meat is browned, about 1 minute. Add rice wine and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of moisture evaporates, 1 to 2 minutes. Add hot bean paste mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is incorporated and oil in pan turns red, about 1 minute.
- Add tofu, leeks, stock, light and dark soy sauces, and remaining 2 tablespoons oyster sauce and bring to boil. Whisk cornstarch mixture to recombine, then add to pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until juices thicken slightly, about 1 minute.
- Transfer to serving dish. Sprinkle with Sichuan peppercorn powder and cilantro, if using. Serve immediately.
MAPO TOFU (BEAN CURD)
We grew up eating this in Chinese restaurant. It's quite expensive so i researched and came up with this recipe. Really good! I have been making it for 7 years now.
Provided by shygirl
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 , 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut bean curd into 2 forming two triangles.
- You should have 16 all in all.
- Fry bean curd till golden.
- Set aside.
- Heat a little oil and stir fry garlic.
- Add in ground pork or shrimp.
- Saute till no longer pink.
- Add black bean garlic sauce, garlic sauce, soy and stock.
- Let simmer awhile.
- Correct seasoning, add more chili if you want it hotter.
- Thicken with cornstarch mixed in water.
- Put back all the cooked tofu in the sauce.
- Let it simmer in low heat until flavor gets absorbed.
- Garnish with spring onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.7, Fat 45.4, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 30, Sodium 452.4, Carbohydrate 2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 8.3
MA PO TOFU (SPICY SZECHWAN BEAN CURD)
Ma Po, in Chinese, means 'pock-marked old lady'. It refers to a famous Szechwan chef's wife, who created this dish in the 19th century in the provincial capital, Chengdu. Be warned! Ma Po Dofu is hot and spicy, and tofu has never tasted like this before! For a vegetarian version, omit the meat, add more tofu and, after blanching, place in the marinade ingredients for 30 minutes. Brown bean paste/sauce is salty brown sauce made from fermented soybeans, and is found in jars at most Asian markets. It is also known as yellow bean paste/sauce, soy bean condiment, "Yuan Shai Shih" or "Mo Yuen Shih". If unavailable, substitute with black bean sauce. For the Szechwan chile paste, I substituted "toban jiang", (also known as "toban jan/jyan"). Try to obtain the Szechwan peppercorns. They are what give Szechwan cuisine its distinctive flavor. This delicious dish is loosely adapted from a recipe in "Mrs. Chiang's Szechwan Cookbook". It looks complicated, but I assure you it isn't! Just assemble all the ingredients before cooking.
Provided by Daydream
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Place 1 tablespoon of the chopped ginger in a medium-sized bowl, and reserve the remainder.
- Add the remaining marinade ingredients to the bowl (1 sliced spring onion, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 2 tablespoon of Chinese rice wine, 2 teaspoons cornstarch), and mix well.
- Add the ground beef or pork, give it another stir and set aside for approx 30 minutes.
- Place the tree ears or shiitake mushrooms in small bowl, pour over boiling water, and soak for about 15 minutes until they are soft and gelatinous.
- Drain the soaked tree ears, rinse, remove hard stems, and slice finely.
- Blanch the tofu in boiling water for 2- 3 minutes, then drain.
- Combine the garlic with the reserved ginger, and process together with a stick blender or spice grinder until they form the consistency of a thick paste.
- Heat a wok over a moderately high flame.
- Add the peanut oil, and just as it is starting to smoke, add the garlic/ginger paste and stir-fry, stirring continuously, for approximately 30 seconds.
- Next add the brown bean paste, Szechwan chile paste, water chestnuts and tree ears, and stir-fry for a further minute.
- Give the meat mixture a stir, add it to the wok, and continue to stir-fry over high heat for two to three minutes, until it loses its pinkish color.
- Toss in the tofu and the sliced green onions and continue to toss and fry for about 45 seconds.
- Finally, add the sugar and stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in the soy sauce& water, bring to the boil, then reduce heat to moderate and cook for a couple of minutes.
- Add the Szechwan pepper corns and stir thoroughly.
- If there appears to be too much liquid in the wok contents, thicken with a little cornstarch and water.
- Add 1 teaspoon sesame oil and season to taste with salt.
- Serve with steamed rice, and garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 813.8, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.1, Protein 22.2
MAPO TOFU WITH SHRIMP JAPANESE-SICHUAN STYLE
Tofu (Japanese name for Bean Curd, Chinese name Dou Fo) is high in protein, inexpensive and blends very well with many types of foods. This is a Japanese and Chinese Sichuan style recipe with shrimps and Chinese garlic chives. This recipe was modified from Iron Chef Chinese-Chef Chen's Mapo Tofu by Rinshinomori Recipe #296880 (http://www.food.com/recipe-finder/all/296880)... which is more of a Japanese Mapo Tofu recipe.
Provided by SkipperSy
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- PREPARATION.
- In a cup add the salted black beans (rinse briefly in water to remove some of the salt) and then add 1-2 tablespoon dry sherry or substitutes. Then add grated ginger, chopped garlic and soak for 15 or more minutes, set aside.
- In a bowl add the ground meat and 1 tablespoon soy sauce and mix, set aside.
- In a cup add stock, Amoy Sichuan Spicy Noodle Sauce, chili paste with garlic, set aside.
- In a cup add the 2 tablespoons tapioca starch and 4 tablespoons water, mix and set aside.
- Cut up the FIRM tofu into bite size cubes, place in a pot of low boiling water, add 1 teaspoon salt and cook for 7 minutes, drain and set aside.
- For the Chinese Chives, discard the buds/flowers (some like to use this), wash the Chives and then cut into small 1 inch pieces ( ¾ cup), set aside, (or if using spring onions/scallions, wash and clean then cut into small pieces).
- Place the cleaned shrimp in a boil, add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vinegar, toss and let sit for about 15 minutes, set aside.
- COOKING DIRECTIONS.
- In a wok (or Teflon pan) add the peanut oil and when hot add the salted black bean mixture, stir for 1 minute.
- Add the ground pork (or other meat) and stir to break up the pieces for about 1 minute.
- Next add the stock mixture, stir and bring to a boil.
- Add the tofu, chives and gently toss (try not to break up the tofu), cover and let cook for 2 or more minutes, remove the cover and gently toss again, cover and let cook for 1 more minutes. (Further, if substituting spring scallions in place of chives, add at the same time the sesame oil is added).
- Mix the tapioca starch and water, remove the cover and then add ½ of the mixture and at the same time stir gently until the sauce becomes thick (add more of the tapioca mixture as needed).
- Add the shrimp (discard liquid), toss gently and cook until it has a pink coloring (do not over cook).
- Add sesame oil, briefly toss gently... now you are almost finished.
- In individual plates add some white rice and then the shrimp/black bean tofu sauce on the side or on top.
- Enjoy.
- NOTES:.
- This recipe is fairly mild in taste. However, you can add chili oil, chili peppers or other hot spices to taste.
- The Amoy Sichuan Spicy Noodle Sauce (fermented salted soybean, chili, garlic) is a great ingredient for this spicy dish or use other types of bean sauces (like Japanese miso paste, Chinese brown bean sauce) found in Asian food stores.
- Serve with white or other rice of your choice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.1, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 83, Sodium 1817.2, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.8, Protein 19.5
MAPO TOFU
From About.com: Chinese Food A famous Szechuan recipe - the name Ma Po Tofu is roughly translated as "pockmarked grandmother beancurd," named for the old woman who supposedly invented the dish.
Provided by Nado2003
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix marinade ingredients. Marinate pork for about 20 minutes.
- Cut the tofu (bean curd) into 1/2 inch (1 cm) square cubes, and blanch (drop into boiling water) for 2 - 3 minutes. Remove from boiling water and drain.
- Chop leek or green onions into short lengths.
- Heat wok and add oil. When oil is ready, add the marinated pork. Stir-fry pork until the color darkens. Add salt and stir. Add the salted black beans. Mash the beans with a cooking ladle until they blend in well with the meat. Add the chili paste, then the stock, bean curd, and leek or green onions.
- Turn down the heat. Cook for 3 - 4 minutes.
- While cooking, mix cornstarch, water, and soy sauce together. Add to wok and stir gently. Serve with freshly ground Szechuan pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.8, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 27, Sodium 1201.8, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.2, Protein 17.6
MAPO TOFU WITH CHINESE BLACK BEANS SICHUAN STYLE
Tofu (Japanese name for Bean Curd (Chinese name Dou Fo) is high in protein, inexpensive and blends very well with many foods. There are different variations of tofu from the cuisines of Korea, Japan and China. Plus each country has variations such as silken (very soft), soft, medium or firm tofu. I recommend using a medium or firm tofu and a Sichuan Spicy Noodle Sauce for this tasty dish. This dish can be very spicy or mild according to your personal taste� see notes below.
Provided by SkipperSy
Categories Pork
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- PREPARATION.
- Rinse briefly the salted black beans in water to remove some of the salt and then add 2 or more tablespoons rice wine and soak for 15 minutes, set aside.
- Add grated ginger to the salted black beans.
- In a bowl add the ground meat and 1 tablespoon soya sauce and mix, set aside.
- In a measuring cup add 1/2 to 3/4 cup stock, oyster sauce, Amoy Sichuan Spicy Noodle Sauce, garlic, chili paste with garlic, sugar, chili peppers, set aside.
- Cut up the tofu into bite size cubes, set aside.
- In a cup add 3 tablespoons tapioca starch, 4 tablespoons stock, mix to create a watery mixture, set aside.
- COOKING DIRECTIONS.
- In a wok (or Teflon pan) add the peanut oil and when hot add the salted black bean mixture, stir for 1 minute.
- Add the ground pork (or other meat) and stir to break up the pieces for about 1 minute.
- Next add the stock mixture, stir and bring to a boil.
- Add the tofu and gently toss (try not to break up the tofu), cover and let cook for 2 or more minutes, remove the cover and gently toss again, cover and let cook for 1 more minutes.
- Mix the tapioca starch and stock, remove the cover and then add ½ of the mixture and at the same time stir gently until the sauce becomes thick (add more of the tapioca mixture as needed).
- Add the scallions and sesame oil, briefly toss gently� now you are almost finished.
- In individual plates add some white rice and the black bean & tofu sauce on the side or on top.
- Enjoy.
- NOTES:.
- You can substitute ingredients like using sweet oyster sauce or eliminating the salted black beans and also reducing a little of the spicy ingredients for a milder dish.
- The photo shows that I used scotch bonnet peppers which are extremely hot, so substitute other types to your liking.
- You can use the soft tofu, but it will break down more easily when stirring and also release more liquid as well.
- If you add to much stock (1/2 to 3/4 is good) or the softer types of tofu the sauce will become to thinner� and you will then need to add more of the tapioca starch mixture for a thicker sauce.
- The Amoy Sichuan Spicy Noodle Sauce (fermented salted soybean, chili, garlic) is a great ingredient for this spicy dish or use other types of sauce found on Asian food store shelves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.2, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 578.7, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.3, Protein 11
MA-PO BEAN CURD
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, main course
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Drain tofu and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Heat oil in nonstick skillet and saute ginger and garlic for 30 seconds. Add pork, stirring to separate pieces and cook about 1 minute to brown.
- Add the scallions, chili paste, soy sauce, sesame oil and chicken stock and stir well. Add the tofu and stir in gently; cook, uncovered, over low heat about 5 minutes. If necessary, add a little more stock. Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 482, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 51 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 351 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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