Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐)

7 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Toast Sichuan peppercorns on medium-low heat until fragrant and they leave tiny oil splatches in the wok.
  2. 2Toast Sichuan peppercorns on medium-low heat until fragrant and they leave tiny oil splatches in the wok.
  3. 3Toast Sichuan peppercorns on medium-low heat until fragrant and they leave tiny oil splatches in the wok.
  4. 4Grind the toasted Sichuan peppercorns using a mortar and pestle.
  5. 5Grind the toasted Sichuan peppercorns using a mortar and pestle.
  6. 6Grind the toasted Sichuan peppercorns using a mortar and pestle.
  7. 7Crush garlic cloves to remove skins more easily, then mince.
  8. 8Crush garlic cloves to remove skins more easily, then mince.
  9. 9Crush garlic cloves to remove skins more easily, then mince.
  10. 10Mince chili bean paste.
  11. 11Mince chili bean paste.
  12. 12Mince chili bean paste.
  13. 13Gently simmer tofu in salt water to remove moisture, grassy taste and lightly season it.
  14. 14Gently simmer tofu in salt water to remove moisture, grassy taste and lightly season it.
  15. 15Gently simmer tofu in salt water to remove moisture, grassy taste and lightly season it.
  16. 16Stir-fry the pork mince in Sichuan Za’jiao oil using the hot pot cool oil method over medium-high heat.
  17. 17Stir-fry the pork mince in Sichuan Za’jiao oil using the hot pot cool oil method over medium-high heat.
  18. 18Stir-fry the pork mince in Sichuan Za’jiao oil using the hot pot cool oil method over medium-high heat.
  19. 19Add chili bean paste and continue frying until the oil has an obvious red color.
  20. 20Add chili bean paste and continue frying until the oil has an obvious red color.
  21. 21Add chili bean paste and continue frying until the oil has an obvious red color.
  22. 22Add garlic and Guizhou chili powder and fry for a minute.
  23. 23Add garlic and Guizhou chili powder and fry for a minute.
  24. 24Add garlic and Guizhou chili powder and fry for a minute.
  25. 25Add stock and simmer while seasoning with soy sauce, Shaoxing rice wine, and sugar.
  26. 26Add stock and simmer while seasoning with soy sauce, Shaoxing rice wine, and sugar.
  27. 27Add stock and simmer while seasoning with soy sauce, Shaoxing rice wine, and sugar.
  28. 28Add strained tofu cubes and simmer until the liquid is reduced to a sauce consistency, stirring gently.
  29. 29Add strained tofu cubes and simmer until the liquid is reduced to a sauce consistency, stirring gently.
  30. 30Add strained tofu cubes and simmer until the liquid is reduced to a sauce consistency, stirring gently.
  31. 31Add the ground Sichuan pepper and dark vinegar.
  32. 32Add the ground Sichuan pepper and dark vinegar.
  33. 33Add the ground Sichuan pepper and dark vinegar.
  34. 34Thicken with a cornstarch slurry.
  35. 35Thicken with a cornstarch slurry.
  36. 36Thicken with a cornstarch slurry.
  37. 37Add sesame oil and stir.
  38. 38Add sesame oil and stir.
  39. 39Add sesame oil and stir.
  40. 40Garnish with green onions and serve.
  41. 41Garnish with green onions and serve.
  42. 42Garnish with green onions and serve.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
  • 0.5 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
  • 0.5 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1.5 tablespoons Chili bean paste (豆瓣醬)
  • 1.5 tablespoons Chili bean paste (豆瓣醬)
  • 1.5 tablespoons Chili bean paste (豆瓣醬)
  • 35 g pork mince
  • 35 g pork mince
  • 35 g pork mince
  • 0.75 cups water
  • 0.75 cups water
  • 0.75 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon concentrate
  • 1 teaspoon concentrate
  • 1 teaspoon concentrate
  • 230 g soft tofu
  • 230 g soft tofu
  • 230 g soft tofu
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon Sichuan Za’jiao (辣椒油)
  • 1 tablespoon Sichuan Za’jiao (辣椒油)
  • 1 tablespoon Sichuan Za’jiao (辣椒油)
  • 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Shaoxing (料酒)
  • 1 teaspoon Shaoxing (料酒)
  • 1 teaspoon Shaoxing (料酒)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Guizhou chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons Guizhou chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons Guizhou chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 0.5 teaspoon dark vinegar
  • 0.5 teaspoon dark vinegar
  • 0.5 teaspoon dark vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 handful green onions
  • 1 handful green onions
  • 1 handful green onions

Equipment

mortar and pestlewokknifecutting boardspoonspatulapot