sichuan mapo tofu
I like to eat this without the rice just like a soup. So delicious
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yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
10 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For sichuan mapo tofu
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1 pkgsilken tofu cut into squares
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2 tsptoasted sesame oil
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1/2 lbground pork
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2 Tbspbroad bean paste also called doubanjiang roughly chopped
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1 Tbspfermented black beans also called dou-chi roughly chopped
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1 tspsalt
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1/2 Tbspground sichuan pepper
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1 Tbspsoy sauce
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2 cwater
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2 Tbspoil
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4 clovegarlic minced
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1 tspminced ginger
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4green onions chopped green and white parts separated
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4 Tbspsugar
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2 1/2 Tbspwater
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1 Tbspcornstarch
How To Make sichuan mapo tofu
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1In a small bowl place the ground pork. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and drizzle the sesame oil over the meat and mix it in with your hands. Set aside
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2In another small bowl add the 2 and 1/2 tbsp of water and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Set aside. Add oil to a large wok or skillet. Add the pork and cook until done. Remove the pork and set aside. Add the broad bean paste and fry 1 minute. Then add the white of the green onions, garlic, ginger and fermented black beans. Cook 30 seconds. Add the water, salt, sichuan pepper, and sugar. Bring to a boil and slide in the tofu,add back the ground pork and the soy sauce and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in the cornstarch mixture. cook 2 minutes until thicken. Sprinkle the green parts of the green onions over top.
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3Serve over rice
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