Ma Po Tofu

Ma Po Tofu

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Soft, silken tofu cubes in a spicy, savory sauce. Szechuan pepper is known for its spicy, tingly, numbing effect and can be found in Asian grocery stores, but you can substitute one or two dried hot...

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Cooking tools:

  • Spice grinder
  • Mortar and pestle
  • Pot
  • Stove
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon
  • Plate

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon finely minced and peeled fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns, ground in a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle (use more or less, depending on how spicy you like your food)
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • ½ cup vegetable broth
  • 1½ teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 pound soft silken tofu, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 scallion, thinly sliced

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