Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐)

Ingredients

• 400 g Silken tofu
• 200 g Ground pork
• 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorn
• 2 pieces Fresh red chili
• 4 clove Garlic
• 15 g Fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Sichuan chili paste (doubanjiang)
• 1 tbsp Sesame oil
• 200 ml Vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch
• 3 tbsp Water
• 2 tbsp Peanut oil

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Heat peanut oil and cook the ground pork until fully browned. Drain if necessary.

2. Step 2

   Add garlic, ginger, doubanjiang, and Sichuan peppercorn. Cook for 1 minute, stirring.

3. Step 3

   Pour in the broth and soy sauce. Bring to a boil.

4. Step 4

   Cut tofu into cubes and gently add to the sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes without stirring vigorously.

5. Step 5

   Mix cornstarch with water and pour into the sauce, stirring gently until thickened.

6. Step 6

   Add sesame oil and minced fresh red chilies. Serve over rice.