Mapo Tofu, a spicy and fragrant, well-known Sichuan dish, is like a beautiful woman with a lot of charm, attracting countless diners to bend their waists. As a family cook, I know the story behind this dish, and today I would like to share with you the essence of its production and take you through the charm of mapo tofu.
First of all, the selection of materials is like a beauty pageant, the protagonist tender tofu is delicate and delicate, cut into pieces for later use. Minced beef is used as an adjunct, such as a piano and a song, to add to the flavor of the dish. In addition, green garlic sprouts, bean paste, minced ginger and garlic, dried chilies, Sichuan pepper and other seasonings gathered together to perform their duties.
At the beginning of cooking, the hot pan and cold oil are like the beginning of the banquet. Add bean paste, minced ginger and garlic, dried chili pepper and Sichuan peppercorns, and stir-fry slowly over low heat, the fragrance is silky. Then add the minced beef, stir-fry until it changes color, then add cooking wine and light soy sauce to season evenly.
At this point, add water, bring to a boil and add the tender tofu. Simmer over low heat, like a long stream of water, so that the tofu can fully absorb the spicy and fragrant soup. Wait for the tofu to absorb the flavor, add the green garlic sprouts, and stir-fry evenly.
Finally, add an appropriate amount of salt and chicken essence to taste, which is like the finishing touch, making the mapo tofu taste more intense. Put the dish on a plate, sprinkle with green garlic sprouts, and the spicy and fragrant mapo tofu is ready.
During the production process, there are a few points to pay attention to: when stir-frying bean paste and minced beef, be sure to stir-fry slowly over low heat to prevent fried paste;When cooking tofu, it is necessary to master the heat to keep the tofu tender and smoothWhen seasoning, the amount of salt and chicken essence can be adjusted according to personal taste;If you like it spicier, you can add more dried chili peppers and peppercorns.
Although the production of mapo tofu may seem tedious, once you have mastered the steps and skills, you can easily control it. Cooking this delicious mapo tofu at home will enhance your cooking skills and satisfy your taste buds. I hope everyone can make a satisfying mapo tofu and enjoy the spicy and fresh aroma brought by this Sichuan delicacy!