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Cantonese Mapo Tofu and Toasted Sesame
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Cantonese Mapo Tofu and Toasted Sesame

★★★★★ 4.8 (443 ratings)

Deeply satisfying Mapo Tofu and Toasted Sesame, bright with acid and fresh herbs.

Prep
27 min
Cook
36 min
Servings
7
Difficulty
Advanced
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb mapo tofu
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp garlic
  • 1 cup fresh ginger
  • 3 cloves scallions
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup Shaoxing wine
  • to taste good finishing oil
Method

Step by step

  1. Pat the mapo tofu dry and season it well so it browns instead of steaming.
  2. Get your pan hot and render the aromatics until they smell sweet and toasty.
  3. Return the mapo tofu, add just enough liquid, and simmer until everything is tender.
  4. Taste, brighten with a squeeze of citrus, and plate while it is still hot.
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