Mapo Tofu Prawns 麻婆豆腐虾仁
3 – 4 servings
18 minutes
8 minutes
yield: 3 – 4 servings
Time: 18 minutes
Ingredients:
250 grams of SSP shrimp (medium-sized)
200 grams of southern-style tofu
3 tablespoons of Pixian Douban (broad bean paste from Pixian County)
100 grams of chicken/vegetable broth
5 grams of salt
10 grams of cooking wine
10 grams of Sichuan peppercorn powder
10 grams of chili powder
5 grams of light soy sauce
10 grams of starch
Directions:
Step 1
Peel the shrimp and keep the shrimp meat. Cut the tofu into small cubes. Dice the broad bean paste. Place the prepared shrimp in a bowl, add salt and cornstarch, and mix well.
Step 2
Soak the tofu in boiling water with a little salt for 10 minutes. Heat a wok with a small amount of oil until it’s 90% hot. Add the shrimp and fry until cooked. Remove and drain the excess oil.
Step 3
Leave a small amount of oil in the wok and heat it until it’s 40% hot. Add the diced broad bean paste and stir-fry until fragrant. Add the chili powder and continue stir-frying.
Step 4
Add the tofu, shrimp meat, cooking wine, light soy sauce, and an appropriate amount of chicken/vegetable broth. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with Sichuan peppercorn powder before removing from heat.
Step 5
Plate the dish and garnish as desired.