China
Chinese

Mapo Tofu

Silky tofu in a spicy Sichuan sauce with fermented bean paste, garlic, and scallions.

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

18 minutes

Level

Medium

Serves

4

Instructions

  1. 1

    Brown pork with garlic and ginger.

  2. 2

    Stir in doubanjiang and Sichuan pepper.

  3. 3

    Add tofu and a splash of stock.

  4. 4

    Simmer gently and finish with scallions.

Tips

Slide tofu gently so it stays intact.

Toast Sichuan pepper for more aroma.

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China
Chinese
33 minutes

Mapo Tofu

Silky tofu in a spicy Sichuan sauce with fermented bean paste, garlic, and scallions.

Ingredients
Soft tofu
Ground pork
Doubanjiang
Garlic
Ginger
Sichuan pepper
Scallions

Hand-drawn steps

Brown pork with garlic and ginger.

Stir in doubanjiang and Sichuan pepper.

Add tofu and a splash of stock.

Simmer gently and finish with scallions.

Tiny tips

Slide tofu gently so it stays intact.

Toast Sichuan pepper for more aroma.

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