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Cantonese Mapo Tofu over Jasmine Rice
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Cantonese Mapo Tofu over Jasmine Rice

★★★★★ 4.9 (432 ratings)

A Cantonese Mapo Tofu, built on a slow, honest base, and served over Jasmine Rice.

Prep
26 min
Cook
50 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

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

Step by step

  1. Season the mapo tofu generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the mapo tofu and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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