Mapo Tofu

About Mapo Tofu

Mapo tofu, is a popular Chinese dish from the Sichuan (Szechuan) province.

This deliciously hot and aromatic dish was created by pockmarke grandmother Ch'eng who opearated a small beancurd stall on a street corner in Chengdu, centuries ago. Using a few cakes of eancurd, a little ground meat and local seasonings, she produced one of the tastiest and most nutritious of the Chinese dishes, yet one of the least expensive but these are rarely considered authentic Sichuanese

Tofu or bean curd is used widely in Asian cuisine. As its main ingredient, soybean is a complete source of protein and vitamins A, B1, B2, E, niacin, lecithin, calcium and mineral salts, that's why tofu is gaining popularity worldwide as a wonder food.

Tofu is sponge-like and can soak up other ingredients' flavors. By taking advantage of the art of cookery, you will be able to make tofu perfect for a number of healthy and tasty dishes