Ma Po Tofu

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Ma Po Tofu

Ingredients

4 ounces ground pork

2 tablespoons dry sherry

1 teaspoon cornstarch

½ tablespoon fermented black beans

rinsed and mashed

½ tablespoon chili paste with garlic

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 tablespoons soy sauce

3 cloves garlic

crushed

½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger

1 (14 ounce) package tofu

drained and cut into cubes

1 cup frozen green peas

½ cup chicken broth

1 tablespoon cornstarch

mixed with equal parts water

Crispy Ginger Beef

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl combine ground pork sherry and 1 teaspoon cornstarch; set aside.

Step 2

In a separate small bowl combine black beans chile paste cayenne pepper soy sauce garlic and ginger; set aside.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. If pork is lean add 1 tablespoon oil. Cook pork until evenly browned. Stir in black bean mixture tofu and peas. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in dissolved cornstarch and cook until thickened.

Nutritional Information

Ma Po Tofu

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 211.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 15.6g 31%

Carbohydrates: 13.5g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 9%

Sugars: 3g

Fat: 11.3g 17%

Saturated Fat: 3.1g 15%

Cholesterol: 20.4mg 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 1050.5IU 21%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.8mg 45%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 16%

Vitamin C: 8.2mg 14%

Folate: 37.8mcg 10%

Calcium: 364.5mg 37%

Iron: 6.4mg 36%

Magnesium: 49.1mg 18%

Potassium: 297.2mg 8%

Sodium: 577.9mg 23%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 39%

Calories From Fat: 101.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.