It's been raining quite a bit as of late and it makes everything appear so drab and boring. What to do when things get boring? Add some spice in for my taste buds! I decided to make some mapo tofu because it contains a) tofu, b) ground pork, c) spice!! It turned out Ah-mazing if I do say so myself. Here's a looksie and the recipe.
Mapo Tofu
Vegetable / Canola oil
1/2 lb ground pork
4 cloves garlic, minced
2-3 tb spicy bean paste (found in Asian supermarkets)
1 package soft to medium tofu, sliced into small 1/2" to 3/4" cubes
3/4 cup broth
2 stalks green onion, chopped
1/8 cup cornstarch water
- Add oil to pan and heat on medium-low to medium heat.
- Brown ground pork, breaking it into pieces.
- Add garlic and saute until pork is completely cooked.
- Add spicy bean paste and cubed tofu and mix well. Use 3 tb of the spicy bean paste if you want a real big kick.
- Add broth and let simmer for 7-10 minutes.
- Add green onion and cornstarch water and mix until the broth is creamy in consistency.
- Serve with rice and devour!
I decided to enjoy mine with a side of seaweed on the side. D-e-licious!
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