Sizzling-Spicy Tofu
Sizzling Spicy Tofu - Sichuan Soul Mala Dofu (麻辣豆腐) Mouth-numbing sizzling spicy heat envelops pillowy cubes of braised tofu in a salty, savory sauce – all of it ready to be added to rice and greedily devoured. Sizzling-Spicy Tofu (麻辣豆腐) is a simple dish found at many Sichuan restaurants that bears a striking resemblance to Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐) . In fact, they are essentially the same dish but with one noticeable difference – Sizzling-Spicy Tofu has no meat. Minced Beef and Pork are staple ingredients of Mapo Tofu whereas Sizzling-Spicy Tofu can be entirely vegetarian. Naturally, Sizzling-Spicy Tofu tends to be a little cheaper and, from my experience, more widely available on restaurant menus – especially those outside of Sichuan. My recipe for Sizzling-Spicy Tofu is slightly more extravagant than many you might come across at a typical restaurant thanks to two special ingredients: Pickled Red Chilies and Knife-...
