Mabo Dofu - Tofu with Beef |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This recipe comes from an English-language Chinese cookbook of my mother's. I have made it...easy and delicious, and better than in the Chinese restaurants. As most Chinese dishes, it is best as part of a meal of a variety of dishes and a group of people. Accompany with Oriental boiled rice. Mabo Dofu (Bean Curd with Ground Beef and Chili Peppers) Ingredients:
2 packages bean curd (3/4 lb (tofu)) |
1/4 lb ground beef or 1/4 lb minced beef |
3 tablespoons oil (or cooking spray) |
1 clove garlic, chopped |
3 chili peppers, chopped (or use chili flakes) |
1 tablespoon leek, chopped |
2 tablespoons soy sauce |
1 teaspoon sugar |
2 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with |
1/2 cup water or 1/2 cup broth |
1 tablespoon sesame oil |
Directions:
1. Cut bean curd into bite-sized squares and set aside. Heat oil and fry garlic, chili peppers and chopped leek.
2. Add meat. When meat changes color, lightly stir in bean curd, soy sauce and = sugar.
3. Cover with lid and cook for 10 min.
4. Add cornstarch mixture, allowing it to thicken for a few minutes.
5. Turn out into serving dish, sprinkle with the sesame oil and serve hot. EmmaDeer
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