Sichuan tofu is an incredibly delicious and extremely famous dish. Let’s check out 2 recipes for this renowned Sichuan tofu right away with TasteVN, and let’s get cooking!
1. Sichuan Tofu
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Sichuan Tofu Serves 2 people
Ground pork 150 gr Soft tofu 200 gr Green onions 3 stalks Ginger 1 piece Garlic 3 cloves Chili paste 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Sesame oil 1 tablespoon Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Chili powder 2 tablespoons
Product Information
- This article uses non-stick aluminum pan 24cm Delites CR001-24 with a simple design, with a diameter of 24cm, coated with Teflon non-stick paint, scratch-resistant and good heat resistance, easy to clean.
- The flat bottom of the pan helps heat transfer faster, allowing food to be heated evenly and cooked quickly, saving significant time for the homemaker.
- The pan can be used on infrared stoves and gas stoves, but it cannot be used on induction cookers.
- If you are a fan of fried dishes, then get yourself a non-stick pan right away.
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How to Prepare Szechuan Tofu
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Prepare Ingredients
You can buy pre-ground meat at supermarkets or reputable food stores. If you buy whole pieces of meat, you need to rinse it briefly with salted water, let it drain, and then proceed to chop the meat.
Wash the tofu briefly with clean water, use paper towels to dry the surface of the tofu. Then cut the tofu into small cubes about 1.5 finger lengths.
Chop off the ends of the green onions, wash them, and cut them into small pieces. Peel and finely chop the ginger and garlic.
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Stir-fried meat
Place a pan on the stove along with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, then add minced garlic and ginger to sauté until fragrant, and then add chili powder, satay, oyster sauce, and sesame oil, stirring well.
Once everything is fragrant, add minced meat and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, stirring until the meat begins to firm up.
Tip: You can adjust the seasoning and change the ratios of spices to suit your taste.
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Stir-fried tofu
Stir-fry for about 3 – 5 minutes until the meat is gradually cooked, then add 200ml of water, wait for it to boil and add the tofu, gently stirring with a spoon and cooking on low heat for 10 minutes.
Tip: You should stir gently from the outer edge of the pan towards the center and from the bottom up to avoid breaking the tofu.
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Final Product
The finished dish will have a shimmering color and the characteristic red of chili. The tofu is soft and fragrant, the minced meat is nutritious, and the distinctive spicy flavor will make the dish more appealing than ever.
This tofu dish is best enjoyed hot and can be served with white rice or eaten alone, both are very delicious.
2. Szechuan Tofu (recipe shared by a user)
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Sichuan Tofu (recipe shared by users) For 2 people
Soft tofu 250 gr Minced pork 200 gr Shiitake mushrooms 4 pieces (diced) Ground dried chili 3 teaspoons Garlic powder 1 teaspoon Nutmeg powder 1 teaspoon Green onions 3 stalks Warm water 2 tablespoons Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Chopped garlic 4 cloves Common spices a little (seasoning/MSG/sugar/salt)
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How to prepare Sichuan Tofu (recipe shared by users)
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Make Sichuan sauce
First, heat a pan over medium heat, then add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan. Wait until the oil is hot, then add the minced garlic to fry until fragrant.
Next, add the minced pork to the pan and stir well, using a spoon to break the meat apart into small pieces.
The next step is to add the spices in order: 3 teaspoons of ground dried chili + 1 teaspoon of nutmeg powder + 1 teaspoon of garlic powder + 2 teaspoons of seasoning + 1 teaspoon of MSG + 2 teaspoons of sugar + ½ teaspoon of salt + 2 tablespoons of warm water.
Then, stir well until the ingredients are fully combined into a thick mixture. Finally, add the diced shiitake mushrooms to the pan and stir well to complete.
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Stir-frying Tofu
To keep the tofu intact and looking good, you need to gently place each piece of soft tofu into the Sichuan sauce pan and stir gently so that the tofu absorbs the sauce.
After that, reduce the heat and wait for about 5 minutes.
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Final Product
Now that the cooking process is complete, you just need to plate the tofu and drizzle the sauce on top, sprinkle a bit of chopped green onions, and you have an incredibly eye-catching, delicious, and authentic Sichuan Tofu dish.
Each piece of soft and creamy tofu paired with thick, flavorful sauce, when served with hot rice, is simply delightful.
How to choose fresh and delicious ground pork
- Choose meat that has a bright pink color, bright appearance, dry film, slightly firm surface, and soft texture.
- When pressing on the meat, it should have good elasticity, not leave a dent when you pull your hand back, dry, and not ooze slime.
- You can buy pre-ground pork from the market and then prepare it, but it will be difficult to check the quality of the meat. It’s best to buy whole pieces of pork and grind it yourself with a meat grinder to ensure safety and quality when using.
How to choose tofu – delicious white tofu
- You should choose pieces of tofu that have an ivory white color, feel light and soft when held. If it feels heavy, firm, slightly hard, or too square, you should skip it.
- Pure tofu, without gypsum, usually has a characteristic aroma, while tofu containing gypsum will have a faint smell of lime and will taste bland, dry, and crumbly when eaten.
- Avoid buying tofu that is yellowish as it may contain a lot of gypsum and has been left for a long time, losing its deliciousness.
- Additionally, to save costs and ensure you get quality tofu, you can also make it at home using the recipe shared below by TasteVN!
Overview of Sichuan Tofu
- Sichuan tofu, originally known as Mapo Tofu, is one of the famous dishes of Sichuan province, China. According to the book “Phù dung thoại cựu lục,” this dish was invented by Chen Liu Shi, also known as Chen Ma Ba, who ran the “Trần Hưng Thịnh phạn phô” restaurant in Chengdu in 1874 (during the Tongzhi era of the Qing Dynasty).
- The main ingredients of this dish are soft tofu, minced meat, and various other spicy seasonings. Mapo tofu can be served with rice or enjoyed on its own.
Tips for Successful Preparation
- When stir-frying the tofu, you should keep the heat low or medium and gently shake the pan to allow the tofu and meat to absorb the spices evenly.
- You can omit the minced meat and enjoy this tofu dish on full moon days or during vegetarian days.
You can refer to more recipes for Sichuan tofu on the TasteVN YouTube channel!
It is quite simple to prepare this delicious Sichuan tofu at home, isn’t it? Let’s get into the kitchen and refresh your family menu. TasteVN wishes you success!
