Mapo tofu
Tender tofu and minced pork in a savory sauce with doubanjiang, ginger, and Sichuan pepper. Serves 4; timings are estimates.
This Sichuan mapo tofu combines soft tofu with minced meat in a bold, mildly spicy sauce. Handle the tofu gently so the cubes keep their shape.
Ingredient allergens
Allergen listDocumented presence
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Soybeans
Soft tofu, Soy sauce
Depends on the product
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Cereals containing gluten
Soy sauce
Ingredients without verified allergen data 11
Ingredients without verified allergen data: Ground pork, Garlic, Fresh ginger, Spring onions, Doubanjiang, Chicken stock, Sugar, Ground Sichuan pepper, Cornstarch, Water, Vegetable oil.
Method
- 01
Prepare the ingredients
Cut the tofu into cubes. Chop the garlic, ginger, and white parts of the spring onions; reserve the green parts. Dissolve the cornstarch in the water.
Ready to continue when: The tofu is cubed, and the aromatics and cornstarch mixture are ready.
8 min - 02
Brown the pork
Heat the oil in a wide pan or wok. Add the pork and cook, breaking it up, until browned.
Ready to continue when: The pork is broken up and browned.
5 min - 03
Build the aromatics
Add the garlic, ginger, and white parts of the spring onions. Cook briefly until fragrant. Add the doubanjiang and stir to distribute it.
Ready to continue when: The aromatics smell fragrant, and the doubanjiang coats the pork.
2 min - 04
Simmer the tofu
Add the soy sauce, sugar, and stock. Bring to a gentle simmer and carefully add the tofu. Cook over medium heat, gently shifting the pan so the cubes do not break.
Ready to continue when: The sauce simmers gently, and the tofu is hot and coated.
7 min - 05
Thicken and finish
Gradually add the cornstarch and water mixture, stirring gently until the sauce thickens. Stir in the Sichuan pepper and green parts of the spring onions. Serve hot.
Ready to continue when: The sauce is slightly thickened and glossy, with the pepper and spring onions evenly distributed.
3 min
Ingredients
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