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Ginger-Scallion Mapo Tofu and Snow Peas
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Ginger-Scallion Mapo Tofu and Snow Peas

4.6 (188 ratings)

A Ginger-Scallion Mapo Tofu, the kind of plate you make on a quiet evening, and served and Snow Peas.

Prep
16 min
Cook
30 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb mapo tofu
  • 1 lb soy sauce
  • a pinch garlic
  • 4 oz fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup scallions
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 cup 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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