Sake appetizer recipes

Chinese food|pork|seasonal vegetables|spring|tofu|春の麻婆豆腐

Spring-Style Mapo Tofu

Culinary Studio Karinary Art 2021.March

Houraisen Nana

Ingredients

Ground pork 80g
Silken tofu 350g ... Tear into large pieces and soak in hot water.
Bamboo shoots (boiled) 100g (50g minced + 50g sliced)

Aromatic Vegetables

Garlic and ginger (minced) 1/2 tsp each
Green onion (minced) 1 tbsp

Seasoning A

Doubanjiang (fermented bean paste) 1 tbsp ... Red miso can be used as a substitute.
Red chili pepper 1 small ... Cut into 5mm rings.

Seasoning B

Chicken broth 150ml or more
Tobanjiang (spicy bean paste) 1 tsp
Sake and sugar 1 tbsp each
Salt and soy sauce To taste

Garnish

Green peas (boiled) As needed
Sichuan pepper (whole or ground) As needed
Chili oil or sesame oil To taste
Salad oil 1-1/2 tbsp
Potato starch slurry 2 tsp potato starch + 1 tbsp water

Instructions

  1. Heat salad oil in a frying pan and sauté the aromatic vegetables over low heat.
  2. Add the ground pork and minced bamboo shoots, stir-frying thoroughly over medium heat, then mix in Seasoning A.
  3. Add Seasoning B from the edges of the pan, then add the silken tofu (blanched) and sliced bamboo shoots. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low heat for 4-5 minutes. Adjust the flavor.
  4. Add the potato starch slurry, simmer for about 2 minutes, and combine. Garnish with green peas, Sichuan pepper, and chili oil.