Скачать или смотреть Authentic Mapo Tofu Recipe | How to Build Real Sichuan Flavor

Mapo tofu recipe using authentic Sichuan technique.
Learn how to build real flavor base with doubanjiang and chili oil release.

In this episode, we focus on the most misunderstood step in Mapo Tofu: properly frying doubanjiang to build a real Sichuan flavor base — just like making a curry paste or soffritto in Western cooking.

You’ll learn:
• why doubanjiang is not “just a sauce”
• how to unlock red oil and deep flavor
• Western supermarket substitutions
• texture control for tofu
• sauce thickening technique used in Chinese kitchens

Next episodes will continue this dish with more technique breakdowns.

00:21 Mapo Tofu flavor base explained
00:29 The Magic Doubanjiang
00:40 Mapo Tofu Ingredients Guide and western substitute
01:19 Two authentic ways to enhance the flavor
01:51 Tofu preparation
02:09 Building Sichuan Flavor Base
02:54 Sauce Seasoning Ratios
03:07 Cornstarch Slurry Technique
03:40 Texture Check
03:43 Final finish

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