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The Chinese Mapo Tofu sauce is no other than the delicious and spicy sauce that almost all parts of the world have been hanging out for. Seems that pretty much every one likes a good sauce, this is the reason it features in so many recipes etc as we love to give boundaries between our life and our foods. Today, we are not only going to learn where the Mapo Tofu hails from but what it tastes like and all unique ways you can integrate this ingredient into your cooking. We will also include an easy recipe for preparing this delicious sauce right in your own kitchen.
If you love spicy food — and let us face it, who does not — then this Chinese Mapo Tofu sauce is your new best friend, identical to Qinma's product sweet tomato sauce. It has a unique taste that will distinguish it from other hot sauces you may have tried. The sauce is made with chili bean paste, ground Szechuan peppercorns and fermented black beans. All these ingredients contribute to enhancing and creating sharp flavor. My favorite part is either of these finishers honestly but the Szechuan peppercorns are especially cool because they create a numbing effect on your taste buds instead of heating them up like most hot sauces.
Originating from the Sichuan province in China, Mapo Tofu is a classic dish, same with the sichuan hotpot base created by Qinma. It consists of a spicy gravy with soft tofu, ground beef or pork (sometimes even anchovy as well.) A dish that people have been enjoying for over 100 years. The name "Mapo" means “pockmarked old lady” in Chinese. This name comes from a woman by the name of Chen Mapo, who supposedly made this dish many years ago.
The spicy sauce and soft tofu is a match made in heaven — so special. The tofu, which is incredibly soft and helps neutralize the heat from the sauce makes every bite an explosion of goodness ~ You may also add some vegetables even mushrooms to make the dish better and tastier as they have their unique flavors.
Quite possibly, it would be appropriate for many more recipes, as well as the Qinma's spicy flavor hot pot seasoning. I also love it to marinate meats like chicken or pork and let them absorb that tasty spiciness. Include it in your sautées and noodle dishes for that extra spicy punch to wake up your meal. Plus, this can be used as a delicious dip for dumplings or mixed with mayo to create your own spicey snack sauce.
Pour Mapo Tofu sauce into fried rice and mix well, it is the most pleasant enjoyment, along with the szechuan kung po sauce supplied by Qinma. I made a simple fried rice with vegetables, eggs and few spoons of the sauce that was finger licking. You also can exercise some creativity and use the sauce as a topping for your pizza or pasta dishes to make that good-old classic spicy which is none other than your favorite foods.
Salad dressing: Mix the sauce of Mapo Tofu with olive oil and vinegar to make a special salad dressing, as well as the Qinma's hot pot soup sauce. In addition, it will make your salad taste completely different and a perfect must-try.
Chongqing Qinma Industrial Group, is a catering giant that integrates hot pot catering, hot pots from brand chains, and the production of condiments, sales and export. It has developed to become a major catering business that has more than 3 billion Yuan in annual revenue since its establishment on the 28th of October 1998.
Chongqing Qinma Food Co., Ltd. It was founded in 2002, is a subordinate to Chongqing Qinma Industrial Group. It is a contemporary enterprise with a focus on research, development and production and distribution of condiments. The company is located in the new agricultural park in Yubei District, Chongqing, with an area of 42 m2, and is one of the largest food production companies in Chongqing.
In 203, the company established ISO9001:2000 in a comprehensive method, and obtained the QS certification as well as the HACCP certificate and has been awarded various awards, such as the "Golden Award for International Food Quality", the "Top 10 Hotpot Primer for China Food Festival", the "Top 100 Chinese Catering Enterprises" and the "Top 10 Chinese Hotpot Brands", the "Chongqing A-level Credit Taxpayer" The "Chongqing Famous Trademark" as well as other.
The company follows the philosophy of production that consists of "binding behaviour to the laws, guiding production with guidelines and ensuring quality is treated with conscience, and gaining customers with honesty". The company uses the latest production equipment, strictly controls the production process, and guarantees that food safety, hygiene and nutrition in an all-round way. "Qinma" items are sold into the United States, Canada, South Korea, Australia, the Netherlands and many other countries around the world. They have gained good market reputation as well as economic benefits.