MA PWO BEAN CURD – Asian Food Recipes

Recipe ingredients and directions:

4 squares soft bean curd

7 oz lean beef, finely minced (ground)

1 small leek

1/3 cup frying oil

1 tablespoon fermented black bean, finely chopped

2 teaspoons hot bean paste

2 teaspoons crushed garlic

2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger

1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh red chili pepper or chili sauce

1 teaspoon Chinese brown peppercorn powder

1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 teaspoons sugar

1 cup (8 fluid oz) chicken stock or water

1 tablespoon cornstarch

Cut the beancurd into 1/2 inch cubes and soak in hot water until

needed. Trim and shred the leeks. Heat the frying oil and stir-fry

the beef until lightly coloured, then add the leeks and stir-fry

a further 30 seconds. Add the chopped black beans, the bean paste,

garlic, ginger, and chili pepper of chili sauce and stir-fry for

a further 30 seconds, then add the pre-mixed seasoning ingredients

and bring to a boil. Simmer for 1 minute.

Drain the bean curd and add to the sauce, reduce the heat and simmer

until the sauce is well reduced and the flavor thoroughly permeating

the bean curd. Transfer to a serving dish and season with pepper.

Category: Asian Recipes