There are 8 characteristics for an authentic Mapo tofu, which are 麻、辣、鲜、香、嫩、滑、翠、整. Translated as numbing, spicy, umami, fragrant, tender, smooth, green (garlic sprout as garnish), and whole (no broken tofu). It sounds mouth-watering, LOL! Unlike the western takeout style of mapo tofu, the real one will make you sweat in just a few bites.
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INGREDIENTS
10-12 red dried chilies, cut in 1/2 inch long pieces
1-2 tbsps. of Sichuan peppercorns
2.5 tbsps. of Sichuan Dou Ban Jiang
1.5 tsps. of fermented black soy