Mapo Tofu
Mapo Tofu is one of the traditional signature dishes from the Sichuan-Chongqing region. The main ingredients are silky tofu and minced meat, resulting in a dish that is smooth and tender, with fragrant, crispy meat. Its unique combination of numbing, spicy, aromatic, crispy, tender, and hot flavors showcases the rich characteristics of Sichuan cuisine, leaving a lasting impression.
We will cook this dish with our Sauce for Mapo Tofu.
You will be purchasing the Mapo Tofu, as depicted in the image on the right.
About the Dish
Mapo Tofu is a traditional and iconic dish from the Sichuan-Chongqing region in China, known for its bold, spicy, numbing, and fragrant flavors, along with its tender and crispy textures. Its origins trace back to 1862, during the Qing Dynasty, when it was created by Chen Chunfu and his wife at the Wanfuqiao area in Chengdu. The dish was named "Chen Mapo Tofu" after the wife, who had a few pockmarks on her face, earning her the nickname "Mapo" (meaning "pockmarked old woman").
With its vibrant red color and a perfect blend of numbing, spicy, fragrant, crispy, tender, and hot flavors, Mapo Tofu combines is a dish rich in Sichuan characteristics, leaving a lasting, unforgettable taste from silky tofu and fragrant minced meat, .
Ingredient
For you to prepare（for 1-2 people)
- Tofu (400g/14.11OZ)
- we recommand to use soft tofu or silken tofu. You can find it in Wholefood or Asian market
- Garlic(30g/1.06 OZ)(Optional)
- we recommend pre-peeled garlic from supermarket like Costco for convenience
How to Cook
Tip:
1. You can optionally add minced meat and garlic. Ground beef can be used for convenience and time-saving.
2. You can add chopped scallions for a pop of color.
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