Mapo tofu is one of the most well-known dishes from Sichuan in southwest China, made of tofu, minced pork, and spices. A plate of well-cooked mapo tofu is aromatic, soft, and numbingly spicy.

With a few Asian pantry ingredients, a block of tofu and a small amount of ground meat, you’re all set ... Sauce, Shaoxing Wine and Chinkiang Vinegar are the condiments/sauces that make Mapo ...

Craving that irresistible, spicy, and numbing Mapo Tofu from your ... hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, sesame oil, and white pepper. Stir well and set aside. 3.

Traditionally made with beef or pork, this dish is thought to date back to the late nineteenth century. This vegetarian version made with tofu is equally sumptuous and has beautiful textures. You can ...

The beauty of this vegetarian, oven-baked version of mapo tofu is that you can adjust the spice levels in the sauce as you like. A jar of chilli bean paste is an invaluable investment for your ...

These days, he reckons it’s easy to create dishes on a par with restaurant food by buying frozen meals or using “mentsuyu” seasoned soy sauce-based ... he said. Mapo tofu conjures up ...

At the other end of the spectrum, you will find Chen’s, a casual offshoot where the chef’s signature mapo tofu can be had for ... green Sichuan peppercorns sauce. Feeling fancy?

Mapo tofu is a traditional ... you can add chilli oil. Mix soy sauce, chili bean sauce, sweet bean paste, mirin and brown sugar in a small ramekin and set aside. Place a wok on high heat and ...