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Ma Po Tofu

Mark Bittman
May 10, 2018
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Ma Po Tofu

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Sorry about the shadows. Photo: Melissa McCart.

You can eliminate the pork and stock in this dish to make it vegan. I prefer it without.

Makes: 4 to 6 servings
Time: About 90 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 cardamom pods

  • 8 small dried chiles (like Thai or de arbol), stems removed

  • 1 star anise

  • 2 bay leaves

  • One 1-inch cinnamon stick

  • 4 whole cloves

  • 1 tablespoon black peppercor…

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