Ma Po Bean Curd is known as Mapo Tofu too. Mapo Tofu is the typical Sichuan cuisine. Sichuan is a province in the south of China. The people in Sichuan generally like eating the hot food. The most outstanding characteristic of Sichuan cuisine is — Hot. It is said this is one of American favorite Chinese food.

Ingredients:

2 ounces pork

2 tablespoons white wine

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1/2 tablespoon chili paste

1 teaspoon garlic paste

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced

1 package tofu, cut into cubes

1 cup green peas

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions:

1. Combine pork, white wine and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a bowl and set aside.

2. Combine chili paste, cayenne pepper, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger in another bowl and set aside.

3. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook pork until evenly browned. Stir tofu and peas. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in dissolved cornstarch, and cook until thickened. Ok! It’s very hot!!!