Finished dish photo of Magical Mapo Tofu (Cooking Master Boy)

Magical Mapo Tofu (Cooking Master Boy)

Many people have watched 'Cooking Master Boy,' and many also love Mapo Tofu! Next, I will teach you how to make the magical Mapo Tofu from Cooking Master Boy!

Ingredients

TofuOne block
Broad beansAbout 30 beans
Pixian DoubanjiangOne spoonful
Minced garlicOne portion
Minced cilantroOne portion
Minced scallionOne portion
Minced carrotOne portion
Salad oilto taste
Sichuan peppercorns30 beans

Steps

1

First, prepare the broad beans in advance! Soak them for a day, boil until soft, then peel and crush them. Fry the crushed beans in oil until crispy!

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Fry the Sichuan peppercorns until fragrant, then crush them in a bowl with a spoon and set aside.

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3

Cut the tofu into cubes and set aside.

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4

Mince the carrots, scallions, garlic, and cilantro, and set aside.

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5

Heat oil and stir-fry the minced scallions until fragrant.

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Add Pixian Doubanjiang and stir-fry until cooked.

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7

Add the tofu. Do not stir with a spatula. Instead, add a little water and gently shake the pan to evenly distribute the tofu.

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10

When the water is almost gone, add minced garlic, minced carrots, and minced cilantro.

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Important step! Add the crushed broad beans.

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Add crushed Sichuan peppercorns.

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14

Add starch water and serve.

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Cooking Tips

After the tofu water has evaporated, you can gently stir with a spatula!