Foryoueats: Mapo Tofu | Marion's Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns
• 380g (13.4 oz) soft tofu
• 4 tbsp vegetable oil
• 100g (3.5 oz) pork mince
• 2 tbsp douban jiang*
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger
• 1 tsp chilli powder (or to taste)
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp vinegar
• 2 tsp cornflour (cornstarch) mixed with 2 tsp water
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp finely sliced spring onion (scallions)
• steamed rice to serve