How to Make Delicious Mapo Tofu at Home: Step-by-Step Guide

Q: What is the key ingredient for flavor in Mapo Tofu? A: The key flavor ingredient is a combination of fresh chicken sauce and Sichuan peppercorns.
Q: Can I use a different type of meat instead of pork belly? A: Yes, while pork belly is traditional, you can substitute it with ground chicken or beef for a different flavor profile.

Homestyle Mapo Tofu

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Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon Tai Tai Le fresh chicken sauce
• A small amount of spring onion and minced ginger
• 1 block of firm tofu
• Sichuan peppercorns, to taste
• Pork belly, as needed
• Chili powder, soy sauce, and starch for sauce

Instructions:

1. Prepare all the ingredients.
2. Finely chop the pork belly. Mix chili powder with a little soy sauce and starch water to prepare the sauce. Heat oil in a pan and stir-fry the pork.
3. Add spring onion, ginger, and Sichuan peppercorns, frying until fragrant.
4. Add tofu cubes and prepared sauce. Squeeze in Tai Tai Le fresh chicken sauce. Cover and simmer for a while.
5. Serve the delicious Mapo Tofu.

Nutrition:

• Calories: Varies based on serving size and ingredient proportions
• Rich in protein from pork and tofu
• Contains essential amino acids, minerals, and vitamins from pork and tofu