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Ma Po Tofu

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A crunchy and spicy tofu dish served with a fiery and flavorful sauce.

Ma Po Tofu

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⏱️ 15 min prep + 10 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media

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Ingredients

  • 400g of tofu
  • 100g of pork belly or bacon
  • 1 onion
  • 2 tablespoons of Sichuan peppercorns
  • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of shaoxing wine
  • 1 tablespoon of chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of chili powder
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 tablespoon of macadamia nuts
  • 1 tablespoon of water or broth

Method

  1. Cut the tofu into cubes and boil in salted water for 5 minutes, then cool with cold water.
  2. In a pan, sauté the pork belly or bacon and finely chopped garlic.
  3. Add the Sichuan peppercorns, soy sauce, shaoxing wine, and chili sauce.
  4. Add the tofu and stir well for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Finally, add the chopped red onions and bring to a boil.
  6. Cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes, add the macadamia nuts and serve.

The story

Ma Po Tofu is a traditional Sichuanese Chinese dish, known for its fiery and spicy sauce that gives a unique flavor to the tofu.

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