diff --git a/.claude/settings.local.json b/.claude/settings.local.json index d48dd08..ccf5ee3 100644 --- a/.claude/settings.local.json +++ b/.claude/settings.local.json @@ -8,7 +8,8 @@ "Bash(node *)", "Bash(ls *)", "Bash(ls)", - "Bash(node -e:*)" + "Bash(node -e:*)", + "WebFetch(domain:thewoksoflife.com)" ] } } diff --git a/public/recipes/chinese/mabu-tofu/assets/mapo-tofu.jpg b/public/recipes/chinese/mabu-tofu/assets/mapo-tofu.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..04b896d Binary files /dev/null and b/public/recipes/chinese/mabu-tofu/assets/mapo-tofu.jpg differ diff --git a/public/recipes/chinese/mabu-tofu/mapo-tofu.mdx b/public/recipes/chinese/mabu-tofu/mapo-tofu.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8c7731c --- /dev/null +++ b/public/recipes/chinese/mabu-tofu/mapo-tofu.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,69 @@ +--- +title: "Mapo Tofu" +slug: "mapo-tofu" +date: "2026-02-10" +lastUpdated: "2026-02-20" +category: "chinese" +tags: ["chinese"] +cookTime: 60 +prepTime: 20 +servings: 8 +author: "jake" +description: "My variant of the classic Sichuan Mapo Doufu/Mapo Tofu dish." +featured: false +display: true +displayPhoto: "./assets/mapo-tofu.jpg" +--- + + + +## Photos +![Mapo Tofu](./assets/mapo-tofu.jpg) +*Mapo Tofu* + +## Ingredients +### Chili Oil +- 1/2 cup oil, divided +- 1-2 fresh Thai bird chili peppers, thinly sliced +- 6-8 dried red chilies, roughly chopped +- 1/2-1 1/2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns + +### Gravy +- 3 tablespoons ginger, finely minced +- 3 tablespoons garlic, finely minced +- 8 oz ground pork +- 1-2 tablespoons spicy bean sauce (doubanjiang) +- 2/3 cup low sodium chicken broth +- 1 lb silken tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes +- 1/4 cup water +- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch +- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil (optional) +- 1/4 teaspoon sugar (optional) +- 1 scallion, finely chopped + +## Instructions +### Chili Oil +1. Heat half the oil in a wok over low heat. Add fresh and dried chili peppers, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes until fragrant. Do not let them burn. +2. Remove peppers and oil and set aside. + +### Gravy +1. Heat remaining oil in the wok over medium heat. Add **ginger** and fry for 1 minute. Add **garlic** and fry another minute. +2. Increase heat to high and add **ground pork**. Break up and cook through. +3. Add ground **Sichuan peppercorns**, stir for 15-30 seconds — do not burn. +4. Stir in **spicy bean sauce** (doubanjiang) and mix well. +5. Add **chicken broth** and bring to a simmer. +6. Mix **water** and **cornstarch** in a small bowl. Add to the wok and stir until the sauce thickens. +7. Add the reserved chili oil with peppers back to the wok. +8. Gently fold in **tofu cubes** and cook for 3-5 minutes. +9. Stir in **sesame oil**, **sugar**, and **scallions**. Cook until scallions just wilt. +10. Serve immediately over steamed rice, garnished with extra Sichuan peppercorn powder if desired. + +## Notes +### Ingredients +- If using bottled pastes, consider the amount of salt coming from them and your chicken broth. If everything is salted the dish will definitely be on the saltier end. +- Sichuan (málà) peppercorns are worth getting for this recipe if you want a true Sichuan experience. +- I much prefer silken (soft) tofu for this recipe. + +## References +- Reference Recipe **[HERE](https://thewoksoflife.com/ma-po-tofu-real-deal/)** +