Tofu Something II

Mapo doufu is a very popular Chinese dish in Japan.

Actually we pronounce it "Mabo doufu" in Japanese.
I like Mabo doufu :)


Here is my Mabo doufu recipe.
(about 4 servings)

1 lb ground beef
4 scallions
4 medium size dried shiitake mushrooms
1 pack Tofu (firm)
1 tbs ginger
1 tbs Mirin
2 tbs soy sauce
1tbs sake
3 tbs Doubanjiang (I like spicy !)
1 cup chicken broth
2 tbs katakuriko with half cup of water
1tbs sesame oil

Stir fry the ground beef. Drain the extra fat. Put the beef back into the pan and then add chopped scallions and dried shiirtake mashrooms and minced ginger. Cook about 2~3 minutes. Add Doubanjiang, soy sauce, Mirin, sake and chicken broth. Cook another minute or two. Add the half cup of katakuriko water. Cook until it has thickened. Add diced tofu and cook about 5~7 minutes. Finish it with a drizzle of sesame oil.