Hey everyone, it is John, welcome to my recipe page. Today, I’m gonna show you how to prepare a distinctive dish, authentic mapo tofu. One of my favorites food recipes. This time, I will make it a bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

Authentic Mapo Tofu is one of the most popular of current trending meals on earth. It’s easy, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. It is enjoyed by millions daily. They’re nice and they look fantastic. Authentic Mapo Tofu is something that I have loved my whole life.

To begin with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. You can cook authentic mapo tofu using 18 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you cook that.

The ingredients needed to make Authentic Mapo Tofu:

1. Prepare 450 grams Tofu (firm or silken)
2. Prepare 1/2 Japanese leek
3. Make ready 150 grams Minced pork
4. Make ready 1 tsp ★Soy sauce
5. Prepare 1 tbsp ★Tianmianjiang
6. Take 1 tbsp ☆Vegetable oil
7. Make ready 1 tbsp ☆Doubanjiang
8. Take 200 ml ◎Water
9. Take 2 tsp ◎Chicken soup stock granules
10. Take 1 tbsp ◎Soy sauce
11. Take 1 tbsp ◎Sugar
12. Make ready 1/2 tbsp ◎Tianmianjiang
13. Get 1/2 tsp ◎Miso
14. Get 1/2 tsp ◎Gochujang
15. Prepare 1 tbsp ●Katakuriko
16. Get 2 tbsp ●Water
17. Get 1/2 to 1 tablespoon Ra-yu (optional)
18. Get 1 Sichuan pepper (optional)

Instructions to make Authentic Mapo Tofu:

1. Mince the Japanese leek, referring to this recipe here: https://cookpad.com/en/recipes/171290-so-addicting-how-to-mince-a-leek Combine the ◎ ingredients. Mix the ● ingredients for the katakuriko slurry.
2. Heat sesame oil (about 1 tablespoon) in a pan. Add the minced pork and stir well. Then, stir in the seasonings and mix thoroughly.
3. Transfer the cooked mince to a plate. Next, cook the diced tofu in water on the lowest heat setting. Turn off the heat before it comes to a boil.
4. Heat the pan and add the ingredients. Cook over medium heat until aromatic.
5. Next, add the ◎ ingredients.
6. Return the cooked minced meat to the pan and bring to a boil.
7. Once boiled, add the cooked tofu. Simmer for about 1 minute.
8. Turning the heat high, add the Japanese leek and katakuriko slurry. Stir gently to thicken. Stir in ra-yu if you like and serve.
9. Ready to serve and ENJOY!

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