Mapo Dofu Recipe | Food Network UK

Ingredients

• 230g mung bean noodles or rice noodles
• 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 180ml beef stock
• 1 1/2 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns, toasted
• 1 tbsp peanut oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed and finely chopped
• 1 bsp ginger, peeled and freshly grated
• 1 red Fresno chili, seeded and finely diced
• 340g ground pork
• 1 to 2 tbsp chili bean sauce
• 1 tbsp Shaohsing rice wine or dry sherry
• 450g firm fresh tofu, cut into 2.5cm chunks
• 1 - 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 - 2 tbsp black rice vinegar or balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• Sea salt
• Ground white pepper
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 large spring onions, sliced