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Mapo Tofu (Spicy Tofu with Minced Meat)

A bold and flavorful Sichuan dish, Mapo Tofu combines silken tofu and ground meat in a spicy, aromatic sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g silken tofu cubed
  • 200 g ground pork or beef
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp doubanjiang Sichuan chili bean paste
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice wine or sherry
  • 1/2 tsp Sichuan peppercorns crushed
  • 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • 2 green onions chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet or wok over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, stir-frying until fragrant.
  • Add ground meat and cook until browned. Stir in doubanjiang, soy sauce, and rice wine. Cook for 1-2 minutes to release the flavors.
  • Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Carefully add tofu cubes and gently stir to coat them in the sauce.
  • Sprinkle crushed Sichuan peppercorns and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot with steamed rice.

NUTRITION FACTS (Per Serving)

Calories: 240 kcal
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fat: 16 g
Protein: 16 g