Mapo Tofu

Prep20
Cook20
Serves4-5
Mapo Tofu

Ingredients

  • 8 Dried Red Chilies
  • 5-6 Cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 lb Ground Pork
  • 1 tbsp Ground Sichuan Pepper
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 2 tbsp Spicy Bean Paste
  • 2/3 cups Broth or Water
  • 454 grams Diced Firm or Silken Tofu
  • 1/4 tsp Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Sesame Oil
  • Cornstarch Slurry to Thicken

Garnishes

  • Chopped Green Onion

Instructions

  1. Mince garlic.
  2. Dice tofu.
  3. Make cornstarch slurry. Set aside.
  4. Chop green onion (optional)
  5. Soak black beans (optional)
  6. Add oil to a large wok.
  7. Fry the chili and garlic.
  8. Add the ground pork and cook.
  9. Add the seasonings of Sichuan Pepper and Ground Ginger.
  10. Make a hole in the center and add the spicy bean paste. Fry for a couple minutes. Add black beans here if using.
  11. Add broth/water and bring to simmer.
  12. Add tofu.
  13. Add cornstarch slurry and cook until desired consistency.
  14. Once finished, turn off heat and stir in sugar and sesame oil.

Notes

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