Mapo Tofu: Seriously Satisfying Sichuan Comfort Food -…

Name: Mapo Tofu: Seriously Satisfying Sichuan Comfort Food -…
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 pound (450g) soft or silken tofu, drained and cubed; 1 teaspoon (5ml) salt; 2 cups (475ml) boiling water; 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil; 1 pound (450g) ground pork or beef; 2 tablespoons (30ml) Doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste, Sichuan style if possible); 1 tablespoon (15ml) fermented black beans (Douchi), rinsed and chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 inch ginger, minced; 1 teaspoon (5ml) Sichuan peppercorns, lightly toasted and ground; 1/2 cup (120ml) chicken or vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon (15ml) soy sauce; 1 teaspoon (5ml) sugar; 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) ground white pepper; 1 tablespoon (15ml) cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons (30ml) water (slurry); 2 tablespoons (30ml) chopped green onions; 1 teaspoon (5ml) Sichuan chili oil (optional, for extra heat)

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Craving seriously satisfying Mapo Tofu? My recipe brings authentic Sichuan comfort to your kitchen! Easy to follow, even for beginners. Get your wok ready!

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Ingredients

1 pound (450g) soft or silken tofu, drained and cubed
1 teaspoon (5ml) salt
2 cups (475ml) boiling water
2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil
1 pound (450g) ground pork or beef
2 tablespoons (30ml) Doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste, Sichuan style if possible)
1 tablespoon (15ml) fermented black beans (Douchi), rinsed and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch ginger, minced
1 teaspoon (5ml) Sichuan peppercorns, lightly toasted and ground
1/2 cup (120ml) chicken or vegetable broth
1 tablespoon (15ml) soy sauce
1 teaspoon (5ml) sugar
1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) ground white pepper
1 tablespoon (15ml) cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons (30ml) water (slurry)
2 tablespoons (30ml) chopped green onions
1 teaspoon (5ml) Sichuan chili oil (optional, for extra heat)