mapo tofu

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the tofu into small squares.
  2. 2Toast the Sichuan peppercorns in a pan.
  3. 3Grind the toasted Sichuan peppercorns using a mortar and pestle.
  4. 4Chop the green onions.
  5. 5Mince the garlic.
  6. 6Cook the ground meat in a pan.
  7. 7Add dried red chilies to the cooking meat.
  8. 8Add chopped green onions and minced garlic to the pan.
  9. 9Add chili bean paste to the pan and mix well.
  10. 10Pour water into the pan.
  11. 11Prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch and water.
  12. 12Add the cornstarch slurry to the pan to thicken the sauce.
  13. 13Add the sliced tofu to the sauce in the pan.
  14. 14Cover the pan and let it simmer.
  15. 15Drizzle with chili oil and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Ingredients

  • 1 block tofu
  • Sichuan peppercorns
  • green onions
  • 1 head garlic
  • ground meat
  • dried red chilies
  • chili bean paste
  • water
  • cornstarch
  • salt

Equipment

cutting boardknifefrying panmortar and pestlewooden spoonbowl