🤤 Dad’s YUMMY Mapo Tofu! (麻婆豆腐)

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

doubanjiang

🥗Healthier: chili paste

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Chili paste can replicate the heat with less complexity.

Sichuan peppercorns

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Black pepper provides spice but lacks the unique numbing effect.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water is a budget-friendly option.

Dice up a piece of green onion and set aside for garnish.

Dice up the shallots, cutting one at a time.

Chop 2 dried chili peppers into small pieces, removing the stems.

Cut the mini sweet pepper in half, remove the seeds, and chop into small pieces.

Mince 2-3 cloves of garlic after smashing and peeling them.

Rinse the soft tofu with water and cut it into 4 sections both ways, then place it on a dish.

Heat the wok on high heat until the middle turns white, then add 2 tbsp of vegetable oil.

After 30-40 seconds of heating the oil, add the minced garlic, shallots, and dried chilis to fry until fragrant, about 15-20 seconds.

Add 3 oz of minced pork to the wok, breaking it up and stirring it constantly for about a minute.

Add 1 tbsp of ground bean sauce to the pork and mix well.

Pour in water and add salt and seasonings, adjusting to taste.

Cooking Techniques

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