Simple Mapo Tofu

Name: Simple Mapo Tofu
Ingredients: 1 block Firm tofu; 120 grams Minced pork; 1 half White part of Japanese leek; 1 half Carrot (optional); 1 clove Garlic; 1 Katakuriko slurry; 1 1/2 tbsp Tianmianjiang; 1 tsp Chinese chicken soup stock (powder); 1 tsp Soy sauce; 1 tsp Sake; 100 ml Water; 1 tsp Doubanjiang (optional)

12 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 block Firm tofu
120 grams Minced pork
1 half White part of Japanese leek
1 half Carrot (optional)
1 clove Garlic
1 Katakuriko slurry
1 1/2 tbsp Tianmianjiang
1 tsp Chinese chicken soup stock (powder)
1 tsp Soy sauce
1 tsp Sake
100 ml Water
1 tsp Doubanjiang (optional)

Directions

1

Drain excess water from the tofu for half a day.
2

Combine the seasonings.
3

Heat vegetable oil and fry the garlic gently to bring out the flavor.
4

Add the pork and carrot and stir fry.
5

After the meat is cooked through, pour in the mixed seasonings.
6

Simmer to let the meat absorb the flavor.
7

Add the tofu and leek to simmer.
8

It's done.
9

My kids (3 year-old and 1 year-old) who love dishes seasoned with tianmianjiang, finished off the plate when I added blanched komatsuna to the dish!