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Sichuan Mapo Tofu and Toasted Sesame
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Sichuan Mapo Tofu and Toasted Sesame

★★★★★ 4.3 (115 ratings)

Deeply satisfying Mapo Tofu and Toasted Sesame, layered with warm, patient spice.

Prep
19 min
Cook
35 min
Servings
3
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

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