Ma La Dofu

Ma La Dofu is a popular Sichuan dish that is loved by many for its spicy and numbing flavor. This dish is made with soft tofu that is cooked in a spicy and aromatic sauce made with Sichuan peppercorns, chili peppers, and other flavorful ingredients.

To make Ma La Dofu, you will need the following ingredients per serving:

- 1 block of soft tofu
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon of Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon of dried chili peppers
- 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon of minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of Chinese cooking wine
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1/4 cup of chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon of water
- 1 green onion, chopped

To start, cut the tofu into small cubes and set aside. In a wok or large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the Sichuan peppercorns and dried chili peppers and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the minced garlic and ginger and stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
Next, add the soy sauce, Chinese cooking wine, sugar, and chicken or vegetable broth to the wok. Stir everything together and bring the sauce to a simmer. Add the tofu cubes to the wok and gently stir to coat them in the sauce.
In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the wok and stir gently to thicken the sauce. Once the sauce has thickened, turn off the heat and sprinkle the chopped green onion over the top of the Ma La Dofu.
This dish is best served hot and can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish. The Ma La Dofu has a spicy and numbing flavor that is sure to awaken your taste buds. The soft tofu is the perfect texture to soak up the flavorful sauce, making each bite a delicious explosion of flavor.
Type of dish: Spicy Tofu
Main ingredients: Soft tofu, Sichuan peppercorns, chili peppers