Photograph of the finished Mapo tofu

China · Đậu hũ Tứ Xuyên

Mapo tofu

25 min Hands-on time
EasyDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Soft tofu Soft tofu 1.8 lb
  • Photograph of Pork Pork 11.3 oz
  • Photograph of Sichuan-style bean paste Sichuan-style bean paste 3.5 oz
  • Photograph of Sichuan peppercorns Sichuan peppercorns 0.4 oz
  • Photograph of Red chilli powder Red chilli powder 0.7 oz
  • Photograph of Cornstarch Cornstarch 0.7 oz
  • Photograph of Soy sauce Soy sauce 2 ⅔ tbsp
  • Photograph of Garlic Garlic 8 cloves
  • Photograph of Spring onion Spring onion 2.8 oz
  • Photograph of Steamed rice Steamed rice 4 bowls

Method

  1. 1 Sauté the minced pork until it's cooked through and the fat renders out.
  2. 2 Add Sichuan-style bean paste, chili powder, and minced garlic to the pan and stir-fry until the oil turns red.
  3. 3 Pour in the broth, then add the diced soft tofu to the pot.
  4. 4 Simmer gently for 6 minutes, avoiding vigorous stirring to prevent the beans from breaking apart, then mix in cornstarch to thicken.
  5. 5 Sprinkle with crushed Sichuan peppercorns and chopped scallions, and serve with hot rice.
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