Mopu Tofu

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Chef :

Pinkblanket's Kitchen

Mopu Tofu

#Sichuan inspired #tofu dish that is kids friendly. Less numbing, tolerable heat for young ones. Perfect for #lunch or #dinner

Ingredient

600 g

big red chili - finely chopped

1 stalk

scallion/spring onion - thinly sliced

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

A. - Cube tofu and cook in a simmering water for few minutes. Add some salt. Gently remove from the pot and drain. Keep aside. Place minced meat in a pot with enough water covering the meat. Over medium heat, cook until meat is done. Remove and drain.

* Step 2

Cooking the dish - Sauté B until aromatic. Add minced meat. Stir to combine for a minute. Season with C. Keep stirring, adjust taste accordingly. Cook over medium heat. Add D (thickening sauce). Stir until the sauce thickened. Start with only 1/2 C of water. Add cornstarch mixture. As for cornstarch, start with a teaspoon + 2 tbsp of water. Stir well. Check consistency. Add another half of water and another tsp of cornstarch for preferred consistency.

* Step 3

Carefully slide tofu in and gently coat the tofu with meat sauce. Simmer over medium low heat for a minute. Drizzle some sesame oil on the dish and add finely chopped chili and sliced scallion/spring onion. Dish up.