Mapo Tofu

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Mince ginger and garlic and slice the white portion of scallions. Save the green portion for garnish.
  2. 2Cut tofu into cubes and simmer in salted water for a few minutes to firm up.
  3. 3Sauté ground meat until the water evaporates and the fat starts to render and brown.
  4. 4Add the white portion of scallions, ginger, garlic, doubanjiang, Sichuan chili flakes, and Sichuan peppercorn powder and sauté until fragrant.
  5. 5Deglaze with Shaoxing wine and season with soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper.
  6. 6Pour in stock and add tofu, then bring to a simmer.
  7. 7Pour in cornstarch slurry and gently mix until thickened.
  8. 8Finish with sesame oil and serve with rice, garnished 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 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

knifecutting boardpotdeep panwooden spatula