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Mapo Tofu
30m
Serves 1
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Mapo Tofu
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30m
Serves 1
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Directions
1
Mince ginger and garlic, slice the white portion of scallions and save the green part for garnish.
2
Cut tofu into cubes and simmer in salted water for a few minutes to firm up.
3
Sauté ground meat until the water evaporates and the fat starts to render and brown.
4
Add scallions, ginger, garlic, doubanjiang, chili flakes, and peppercorn powder; sauté until fragrant.
5
Deglaze with shaoxing wine, then season with soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper.
6
Pour in stock and add tofu; bring to a simmer.
7
Pour in cornstarch slurry and gently mix until thickened.
8
Finish with sesame oil, serve with rice, and garnish with green scallions.
Ingredients
3 tbsp neutral oil
0.5 lbs ground beef/pork
1 inch knob ginger
4 cloves garlic
2 scallions
2 tbsp doubanjiang
2 tsp Sichuan Chili flakes
1.5 tsp Sichuan peppercorn powder
2 tbsp shoaxing wine
1 tsp soy sauce
2 tsp sugar
0.5 tsp white pepper
2 /3 cup chicken/beef stock
1 lbs soft/silken tofu
2 tsp cornstarch
3 tbsp water
1 tsp sesame oil
Equipment
knife
cutting board
pot
frying pan
wooden spatula
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