A spicy preparation of fried tofu coated in a spicy bean sauce. Mapo tofu (ma po dou fu) is one of the most popular classic Sichuan dishes. It has a spicy, pungent, and appetizing flavor that goes perfectly with steamed rice.
Ingredients For Sichuan Spicy Tofu On A Hot Plate Recipe
0.5 piece Tofu cut into cm thick and 3 cm long 500 gm
15 gram Chilli Powder
4 Garlic finely chopped cloves
2 No.s Spring onions
1 tablespoon Spicy bean sauce
5 milliliter Light soy sauce
1 tablespoon Cornflour
60 milliliter Water
1 tablespoon Chicken granules
As required Salt
0.5 Oil ltr
Directions : Sichuan Spicy Tofu On A Hot Plate Recipe
STEP 1.1.in a wok heat ½ ltr oil, when hot add 500 gm tofu cut into ½ cm thick and 3 cm long pieces.
STEP 2.2. Fry till light brown on all sides.
STEP 3.3. Use a slotted spoon to remove and drain the tofu. Keep aside.
STEP 4.4. Pour out the oil into a container for use later. Retain 1 tbsp oil in the wok.
STEP 5.5. Heat the oil and add 4 cloves of finely chopped garlic and 15 gm chilli powder and fry for a few seconds.
STEP 6.6. Add 1 tbsp spicy bean sauce and fry for a few seconds.
STEP 7.7. Add 30 ml water, stir and bring to a boil.
STEP 8.8. Add 5 ml soy sauce, 1 tbsp chicken granules, salt to taste and the fried tofu pieces. Stir well together.
STEP 9.9. Bring to a boil for 1 minute.
STEP 10.10. In a small bowl mix together 30 ml water and 1 tbsp cornflour to make a smooth paste.
STEP 11.11. Then add this corn flour water mixture to the wok. Stir together. Remove the wok from the heat.
STEP 12.12. Heat the hot plate and add 1 tbsp sesame oil.
STEP 13.13. Then add 1 spring onion chopped into 1 inch pieces and add the tofu from the wok.
STEP 14.14. Garnish with 1 finely chopped spring onion and serve on the hot plate.
Nutrition value
203
calories per serving
4 g Fat10 g Protein36 g Carbs14 g FiberOther
Current Totals
4 g Fat
10 g Protein
36 g Carbs
14 g Fiber
MacroNutrients
Carbs
36 g
Protein
10 g
Fiber
14 g
Fats
Fat
4 g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
292 mg
Iron
6 mg
Vitamin A
166 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
3 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
202 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
68 mg
Vitamin E
2 mg
Copper
0 mcg
Magnesium
121 mg
Manganese
8 mg
Phosphorus
193 mg
Selenium
7 mcg
Zinc
2 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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