Adam Liaw
Literally meaning “pock-marked old lady tofu” this dish has to have one of the least complimentary names in all of Chinese food.
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Ingredients
- 600g firm tofu
- 200g beef mince
- 4 tbsp canola or peanut oil
- ¼ cup doubanjiang (Sichuan chilli bean sauce)
- 2 tbsp salted black beans
- 1 tsp chilli powder (optional)
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 6 thick spring onions, cut into 5cm lengths
- salt and sugar, to season
- 1 tsp cornflour mixed with 2 tbsp cold water
- 1 tsp ground Sichuan pepper, to serve