Mapo Tofu | TasteToronto

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup neutral oil (divided)
• 1-2 fresh Thai bird chilli peppers, thinly sliced
• 6-12 dried red chillies, roughly chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns (powdered or coarsely ground to taste, plus 1/4 teaspoon for garnish at the end)
• 3 tablespoons ginger, finely minced
• 3 tablespoons garlic, finely minced
• 8 ounces (225 grams) ground pork or beef
• 1-2 tablespoons spicy bean sauce (depending on your desired salt/spice levels)
• 2/3 cup low sodium chicken broth (or water)
• 1 pound (450 grams) silken tofu, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar (optional)
• 1 scallion, finely sliced