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Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu

Sichuan mapo tofu: silken tofu in a fiery, numbing sauce of doubanjiang and Sichuan peppercorns. Finished with a cloud of ground pork.

SpicyQuick (30 min)Dinner
ingredients.json
3 servings
  • 600 gSilken tofu, cut into 2cm cubes
  • 150 gGround pork
  • 3 tbspDoubanjiang
  • 1 tspSichuan peppercorns, toasted and ground
  • 2 tbspFermented black beans, roughly chopped
  • 4 clovesGarlic, minced
  • 1 inchFresh ginger, minced
  • 400 mlChicken stock
  • 2 tbspCornstarch, mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tspSesame oil
  • 3 stalksGreen onions, sliced
instructions.md
  1. 1

    Slide tofu cubes into a pot of barely simmering salted water for 5 minutes. This firms them slightly. Drain carefully.

  2. 2

    Cook ground pork in a wok over high heat until browned. Push to side.

  3. 3

    Add doubanjiang to the empty space. Fry in the pork fat for 1 minute — it turns deep red.

  4. 4

    Add black beans, garlic, and ginger. Stir everything together for 30 seconds.

  5. 5

    Pour in stock. Bring to a simmer. Gently slide in tofu cubes.

  6. 6

    Simmer 3 minutes, spooning sauce over tofu constantly. Push the tofu with a spoon, do not stir.

  7. 7

    Add cornstarch slurry. Stir gently at the edges until thickened.

  8. 8

    Remove from heat. Add sesame oil and ground Sichuan pepper. Scatter green onions on top.

⚡macros.jsonper serving · 3 servings
360kcalCalories
22gProtein
12gCarbs
26gFat
3gFiber

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