Name: Mapo Tofu
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3/4 pound ground pork -; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger -; 1 tablespoon minced garlic -; 2 teaspoons freshly ground Sichuan peppercorns -; 1 tablespoon Pixian chili bean paste (doubanjiang) -; 2 tablespoons chili crisp (to taste) -; 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock -; 1 pound silken tofu, drained and cubed -; 2 teaspoons cornstarch -; 2 teaspoons water, to dissolve cornstarch -; 1 green onion, sliced, for garnish -

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Ingredients for - Mapo Tofu

1. 3/4 pound ground pork -

2. 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger -

3. 1 tablespoon minced garlic -

4. 2 teaspoons freshly ground Sichuan peppercorns -

5. 1 tablespoon Pixian chili bean paste (doubanjiang) -

6. 2 tablespoons chili crisp (to taste) -

7. 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock -

8. 1 pound silken tofu, drained and cubed -

9. 2 teaspoons cornstarch -

10. 2 teaspoons water, to dissolve cornstarch -

11. 1 green onion, sliced, for garnish -

How to cook deliciously - Mapo Tofu

1. Stage

Brown the ground pork: Add the ground pork to a wok or a large skillet and place over high heat. Toss occasionally until the ground pork is browned and the excess fat has rendered out, about 4 minutes.

2. Stage

Add the aromatics: Add the ginger, garlic, and Sichuan peppercorns. Toss until aromatic, about 30 seconds.

3. Stage

Add the spice: Add the chili bean paste and chili crisp. Toss until combined, about 30 seconds.

4. Stage

Add the broth and tofu: Add the chicken broth and tofu to the wok. Gently fold the tofu in from the sides towards the center, combining it with the spicy broth.

5. Stage

Make the cornstarch slurry: Add the cornstarch and water to a small bowl and mix to combine. Add the cornstarch slurry to the pan and lightly mix (to avoid breaking up the tofu too much) until combined.

6. Stage

Simmer and serve: Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until the tofu starts to take on some color and the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. Garnish with scallions and serve. Love the recipe? Leave us a review and stars below!