This Chinese side-dish features Vegetable broth 3 ea Garlic cloves, minced, Hoisin sauce 1 lb Firm tofu, cut to 1/2″ cubes, Rice wine/dry sherry 2 c Mung bean sprouts. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, a pleasant kick of heat. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ma Po
Description
This Chinese side-dish features Vegetable broth 3 ea Garlic cloves, minced, Hoisin sauce 1 lb Firm tofu, cut to 1/2" cubes, Rice wine/dry sherry 2 c Mung bean sprouts. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, a pleasant kick of heat. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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In a small bowl, combine broth, hoisin sauce, rice wine or sherry, ketchup & hot sauce.
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Set aside.
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Place a wok over high heat, when hot, add vegetable oil.
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Add garlic & stir for 5 seconds.
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Add tofu & stir fry for 2 minutes.
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Stir in reserved sauce & cook 1 minute.
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Add bean sprouts & cook another minute.
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Add dissolved cornstarch & stir till sauce thickens.
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Serve over noodles tossed in sesame oil or over steamed rice..
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Garnish with onions.
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Madhur Jaffrey, "World of the East Vegetarian Cookbook"
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 391.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 38.1g59%
- Saturated Fat 6.0g30%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 799.5mg34%
- Total Carbohydrate 12.7g5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
- Sugars 8.2g
- Protein 1.0g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.