Ma-Po Bean Curd

Published August 22, 1995

Total Time
15 minutes
Rating
4(36)
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Ingredients

Yield:2 servings
  • 1-pound package firm tofu, cut into ½-inch pieces

  • 1 teaspoon canola oil

  • 1 ½ tablespoons coarsely grated ginger

  • 1 large clove garlic, minced

  • 4 ounces lean ground pork

  • 2 minced scallions

  • 2 to 3 teaspoons chili paste with garlic

  • 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

  • ⅔ cup no-salt-added chicken stock (plus a little extra)

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Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

12 grams carbs; 36 milligrams cholesterol; 480 calories; 8 grams monosaturated fat; 13 grams polyunsaturated fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 28 grams fat; 6 grams fiber; 380 milligrams sodium; 54 grams protein; 2 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Drain tofu and cut into ½-inch pieces.

  2. Step 2

    Heat oil in nonstick skillet and saute ginger and garlic for 30 seconds. Add pork, stirring to separate pieces and cook about 1 minute to brown.

  3. Step 3

    Add the scallions, chili paste, soy sauce, sesame oil and chicken stock and stir well. Add the tofu and stir in gently; cook, uncovered, over low heat about 5 minutes. If necessary, add a little more stock. Serve over rice.

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I like to add peanuts and cilantro to this dish.

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