Authentic Chinese Cuisine: Mapo Doufu (Tofu)

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: tofu

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in calories.

Sichuan peppercorns

🥗Healthier: black pepper

💰Cheaper: white pepper

Black pepper is more accessible and offers a different flavor profile.

doubanjiang

🥗Healthier: homemade chili paste

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Sriracha is widely available and provides a similar heat.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth offers a lighter option while maintaining flavor.

Cut the doufu into small cubes and boil some water.

Put the doufu into the water (don’t need to wait for the water to boil) and add 10g salt, boil for about 5 minutes.

Prepare some garlic, ginger, and green onion by cutting them into small pieces.

Take the tofu out of the water.

Heat the pan or wok, add some oil, and stir-fry the ground beef for about three minutes, then take it out.

Put some oil in the pan again, add the pepper corn, then add the ginger and garlic, followed by the soybean paste and red pepper, then add some water.

Put the ground beef and tofu into the pan and boil them for five minutes.

Add salt, soy sauce, and chicken powder.

Add the water starch into the pan.

Sprinkle a little bit of green onion on top to make it look colorful.

Serve!

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