Mapo Tofu

Ingredients

• 400 g silky tofu
• 200 g white rice
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Sichuan paste
• 1 tsp Sichuan pepper
• 15 g ginger
• 3 clove garlic
• 2 piece dried red chili
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 150 ml water

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Cook the white rice separately. Cut the tofu into generous cubes without pressing it.

2. Step 2

   Sauté the minced garlic and ginger in hot oil. Add the dried chilies.

3. Step 3

   Stir in the Sichuan paste and cook for 1 minute.

4. Step 4

   Pour in the water and soy sauce. Gently add the tofu and simmer for 8 minutes.

5. Step 5

   Dissolve the cornstarch in a little water and pour into the sauce to thicken. Sprinkle with Sichuan pepper and sesame oil.

6. Step 6

   Serve over hot white rice.