Ma Po Dou Fu (Chilli Bean Cud)

In Chinese restaurants, it is always recommended to get the Mapo Doufu. It's an appetizing dish made of tofu and minced meat paired with a very savory sauce that packs heat! This dish will be a great start to your meal. If you are into dishes that pack a punch then this is definitely for you as it brings with its wonderful taste a powerful spiciness! This recipe is enough to satisfy your spicy cravings!

Ingredients:

300g       Fresh beancurd

2 tbsp.    Peanut oil

100g       Minced pork

2pcs.       Shallots, finely chopped

6pcs.       Red chillies, finely sliced

1 tbsp.    Finely chopped ginger

4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

2 tbsp.    Hot bean paste

1 tbsp.    Light soy sauce

2 tbsp.    Dark soy sauce

1 tbsp.    Chinese wine

175ml    Chicken stock

Ground black pepper

Spring onions for garnishing

Procedure:

1.)     Soak the bean curd in cold water for 3 mins. Drain and cut into chunks.

2.)     Heat the oil and stir fry pork for 3-4 minutes. Set aside and stir fry the shallots, chilli, ginger, and garlic for 3 minutes.

3.)     Add the pork and add the bean paste, soy sauce, wine, and stock. Boil and lower heat. Add the bean curd and season.

4.)     Cook, stirring frequently for 3-4 minutes. Serve.