Ma La Xiang Guo
Ma La Xiang Guo is a popular Chinese dish that is known for its spicy and numbing flavor. This dish is a perfect blend of Sichuan peppercorns, dried chili peppers, and a variety of vegetables and meats. If you're looking to make this dish at home, then you're in luck! Here's a recipe for making Ma La Xiang Guo that will leave your taste buds tingling with delight.
Ingredients (per serving):
- 1/2 cup of sliced meat (chicken, beef, or pork)
- 1/2 cup of sliced vegetables (cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, etc.)
- 1/4 cup of tofu
- 1/4 cup of noodles
- 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 oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon of Shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- Salt to taste
Cooking Tips:
- Use a wok or a large skillet to cook this dish.
- Cut the vegetables and meat into bite-sized pieces for easy cooking.
- Adjust the amount of chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns according to your spice tolerance.
Instructions:
1. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or a large skillet over high heat.
2. Add the Sichuan peppercorns and dried chili peppers and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the minced garlic and ginger and stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
4. Add the sliced meat and stir-fry until it's cooked through.
5. Add the sliced vegetables and tofu and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they're slightly softened.
6. Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, and salt to taste. Stir-fry for another minute.
7. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the wok and stir-fry for another minute until the sauce thickens.
8. Add the noodles and stir-fry for another minute until they're heated through.
9. Serve hot and enjoy the spicy and numbing flavor of Ma La Xiang Guo!
Appearance and Taste:
Ma La Xiang Guo is a vibrant and colorful dish that is sure to catch your eye. The combination of different vegetables and meats creates a beautiful and appetizing dish. The taste of this dish is spicy, numbing, and savory. The Sichuan peppercorns and dried chili peppers give it a unique and addictive flavor that will leave you wanting more.
Type of Dish: Spicy Stir-fry
Main Ingredients: Sichuan Peppercorns, Dried Chili Peppers, Vegetables
