Mabo Dofu (bean Curd with Ground Beef and Chili Peppers)
Ingredients
- 2 cakes bean curd (tofu) - 3/4 lb.
- 1/4 kb. ground or minced beef
- 3 Tbsp oil (or cooking spray)
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 3 chili peppers, chopped (or use chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp chopped leek
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch, mixed with 1/2 cup water or broth
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
Cut bean curd into bite-sized squares and set aside. Heat oil and fry garlic, chili peppers and chopped leek. Add meat. When meat changes color, lightly stir in bean curd, soy sauce and sugar. Cover with lid and cook for 10 min. Add cornstarch mixture, allowing it to thicken for a few minutes. Turn out into serving dish, sprinkle with the sesame oil and serve hot.