Mabo Dofu - Japanese-style recipe - The Intercultural Kitchen

Ingredients

• 2 tsp red Sichuan peppercorns
• 10 dried Sichuan chilis
• 3 tbsp chili oil
• 1/2 medium leek
• 400 g minced beef or pork
• 2 clove garlic finely chopped
• 1 tsp minced ginger
• 250 ml water
• 2 tbsp chili bean sauce
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1/2 tbsp chicken stock concentrate
• 1 1/2 tsp corn starch
• salt to taste
• 200 g silken tofu
• 1 tsp sesame oil