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Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2009
Very good. I added some extra veggies and left out the pork. Very spicy and delicious.
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Reviewed: Oct. 27, 2009
I love everything about this recipe. I make it all the time and everyone loves it... even if they are typically weary of tofu since it picks up the flavors of the dish nicely.
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Reviewed: Oct. 25, 2009
Thanks for the great recipe! I used sake instead of sherry and added sliced green onions. This was deliciously spicy. It was a little too spicy for my SO, but perfect for me.
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Reviewed: Jul. 18, 2009
Pretty easy and tasty. I doubled the meat in this recipe and had baked asparagus as a side. Not too shabby!
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Reviewed: Jun. 3, 2009
This recipe reminds me of some of the best ma po tofu dishes served in restaurants in Singapore. It's quite spicy though,so better to go with less cayenne pepper, and add more to your taste as it's simmering. We loved it, kids thought it a bit too spicey. Served over rice, awesome.
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Reviewed: Apr. 29, 2009
This is some good Ma Po Tofu!!! It is one of my favorite dishes...YUMMMMY
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Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2009
So delicious! I used ground ginger instead of fresh ginger and bean sauce instead of the fermented black beans. Tasted wonderful with these substitutions! I love this recipe, thanks for sharing!
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Reviewed: Jan. 12, 2009
I will definitely make this again. I added a few drops of sesame oil and 2 green onions as well, and used black bean sauce instead of the beans. Served over rice, it made a very good hearty meal. I dare you not to like tofu after this!
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Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2008
Yummy comfort food and great for packed lunches. I use a bean sauce/paste from the store instead of fermented black beans.
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Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2008
Hi, I live in China and Love Sichuan food "Ma Po Tofu" and "Shui Jiu Niu Rou" are two of my favorites. Sichuan food is known for not just the "la" what we call "spicy hot" but also "ma la" which is the no so hot but mouth numbing you can only get from Sichuan peppercorns. They have an amazing flavor- I am Addicted. If you go to a Chinese grocery store ask for "hua jiao" "flower pepper" though it is little and round black/brown. Both syllables are pronounced in the first tone, high, and flat. good luck- it is worth it.... just watch out! try grinding it a little or just through them in- a Little
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Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2008
Ma Po Tofu is my favorite asian dish - this recipe is a great homemade version! I've tried many recipes before this, and this one is the best. I don't eat meat, so instead of pork I use mushrooms, I also add a lot of chopped green onions at the end. I also sometimes add diced carrots to give it a little more substance since I don't use the pork! Love this recipe! thank you!
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Reviewed: Oct. 14, 2008
This recipe was awesome! I was a little skeptical about it tasting like ma po tofu from a restaurant since it had so few ingredients, but the flavor was right on! Also, not nearly as oily as from some restaurants but still has all taste :) Highly recommended.
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Reviewed: Sep. 16, 2008
This is a great recipe that I've made a few times now. My only complaint about the recipe is that 1 tsp of cayenne makes the dish way too spicy. I love spicy but I find using 1/2 tsp works much better. Also, I used ground turkey instead of pork (BF won't eat pork), used fresh pea pods instead of frozen peas, and added mushrooms and water chestnuts. I then topped with green onion (per another reviewer's suggestion). Delicious.
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Reviewed: Sep. 10, 2008
Fast & easy dish that's easy to make vegetarian. Delish!
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Reviewed: Aug. 13, 2008
This was good, but I found I really needed to dump in the hot chili's to bring it up to any kind of flavor as I thought it was rather bland.
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Reviewed: Jul. 5, 2008
very very good and easy to make. restaurant- quality.
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Reviewed: Jun. 23, 2008
Delicious. I've made this dish many times and the BF (who is not normally a tofu fan) and I always gobble it up. For those of you have trouble finding fermented black beans - the black bean paste/sauce that comes in a jar works great (you should be able to find it at the Ethinc Food isle at your grocery store). I serve this plain white rice, and I like to double the sauce b/c love having it over my rice. I also use sliced waterchestnuts instead of peas for some extra crunch (and b/c the BF doesn't like peas but loves waterchestnuts). Another tip - I once subbed beef broth for the chicken broth b/c I'd ran out of the latter, and it tasted great as well - richer, in fact. So, when you feel like having a richer tofu dish, use beef broth. Otherwise, chicken broth is just fine.
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Reviewed: May 29, 2008
I've made this dish twice and it turned out great both times! I left out the peas, made a little extra sauce, & dried the tofu out a bit in the oven (as one of the previous reviewers recommended). My husband loved this dish and said it was as good as what we've had in local restaurants!
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Reviewed: Aug. 3, 2007
Excellent Chinese comfort food! I only used half a teaspoon of chili paste and omitted the cayenne pepper entirely. This gave it a hint of spiciness that I enjoy.
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Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2006
Made once with tofu and once with chicken thighs (cut in pieces). Very good both ways!
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