• Recipe

Map Tofu Hot Dog

Map Tofu Hot Dog

Ingredients

  • 4 T
    Neutral Cooking Oil
  • 5 lbs.
    Ground Pork
  • 2 c
    Onions, diced small
  • 1⅓ c
    Garlic, minced
  • 1⅓ c
    Ginger, minced
  • ¾ c
    Shaoxing Wine
  • 2 T
    Sichuan Peppercorns, ground
  • 1¾ T
    Doubanjiang
  • ¾ c
    Chili Oil With Fermented Soybeans
  • 1 c
    Soy Sauce
  • 3 T
    Sesame Oil
  • 2 quarts
    Chicken Stock
  • 2 blocks
    Soft Tofu Silken, diced
  • ½ c
    Unsalted Butter
  • 1
    Beef Hot Dog, prepared
  • 1
    Hot Dog Bun
  • 1 c
    Mapo Tofu
  • ¼ c
    Cheddar and Jack Cheese, shredded
  • 1 T
    Pickled Onions
  • 1 T
    Green Onions
  • 1 T
    Negi, shredded
  • 1 T
    Chinese Hot Mustard

Preparation

In a large pot, heat oil and sear ground pork. Add onions, garlic and ginger; sauté.

Add Shaoxing wine; cook off the alcohol. Add peppercorns, doubanjiang, chili oil with fermented soybeans, soy sauce and sesame oil. Add chicken stock and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes.

Add tofu followed by butter, and gently stir to retain tofu shape.

To assemble, place a hot dog in the bun, followed by mapo tofu. Top with cheese, pickled onions, green onions, Negi and mustard. Makes 1 hot dog with mapo tofu for more.

Executive Chef Tara Monsod / Animae, San Diego