
Authentic Mapo Tofu
This popular fiery Tofu based dish made with Sichuan Peppercorns and ground pork is storming the internet! Try it yourself!
Ingredients
- 6-10 Dry red chillies (soaked in hot water)
- 1 small onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 fresh bird’s-eye chillies
- a small handful of coriander
- 300g firm silken tofu (fresh or packaged tofu are both fine to use)
- 2 teaspoons preserved black beans
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
- 200g pork mince
- 2 tablespoons oil
The Marinade
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- a pinch of granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
The Sauce
- 2 teaspoons chilli bean paste or hot chilli paste
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice wine
- 1 tbsp Gochujang Korean Pepper paste
- 400ml chicken stock
Cornflour Paste
- 2 teaspoons cornflour
- 3 tablespoons water
Method
Preparation
Cooking
How To Make Authentic Mapo Tofu
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- 6-10 Dry red chillies (soaked in hot water)
- 1 small onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 fresh bird’s-eye chillies
- a small handful of coriander
- 300g firm silken tofu (fresh or packaged tofu are both fine to use)
- 2 teaspoons preserved black beans
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
- 200g pork mince
- 2 tablespoons oil
The Marinade
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- a pinch of granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
The Sauce
- 2 teaspoons chilli bean paste or hot chilli paste
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice wine
- 1 tbsp Gochujang Korean Pepper paste
- 400ml chicken stock
Cornflour Paste
- 2 teaspoons cornflour
- 3 tablespoons water
Preparation
Cooking
How To Make Authentic Mapo Tofu
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