Ma Po Tofu

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This is a great Chinese recipe. I love this dish - you can control the spice by varying the cayenne. I hope you like it as much as I do.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces ground pork

  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

  • ½ tablespoon fermented black beans, rinsed and mashed

  • ½ tablespoon chili paste with garlic

  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed

  • ½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger

  • 1 (14 ounce) package tofu, drained and cut into cubes

  • 1 cup frozen green peas

  • ½ cup chicken broth

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with equal parts water

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine ground pork, sherry and 1 teaspoon cornstarch; set aside.

  2. In a separate small bowl, combine black beans, chile paste, cayenne pepper, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger; set aside.

  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. If pork is lean, add 1 tablespoon oil. Cook pork until evenly browned. Stir in black bean mixture, tofu, and peas. Pour in chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Stir in dissolved cornstarch, and cook until thickened.

Tips

This dish is best served with steamed white rice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

212 Calories
11g Fat
14g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 212
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 578mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 16g 31%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 365mg 28%
Iron 6mg 36%
Potassium 297mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.