Ma Po Tofu is one of the classic dishes of Sichuan cuisine and is traditionally made with ground pork, tofu, chili bean paste, fermented black beans, and Sichuan peppercorns.
According to legend, the dish was created by an innkeeper in Chengdu known as “Ma Po,” or “Pockmarked Old Woman,” and her recipe became famous throughout the region.
Recently I had friends visiting who do not eat pork, so I decided to make a meatless version. Honestly, I didn’t miss it. The bold flavors of the doubanjiang, douchi, garlic, ginger, and peppercorns still make for an amazing dish.
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