Description
This Spicy Mapo Tofu combines tender pork mince and creamy tofu in a fragrant, spicy sauce, making it an irresistible comfort meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp Douban Jiang (Spicy fermented chili bean paste)
- 3 cloves Garlic (Finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp Ginger (Finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Chili 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 (Mixed with 2 tsp water)
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tbsp Sichuan Peppercorns (Ground)
- 380 g Soft Tofu
- 100 g Pork Mince
- 2 tbsp Spring Onion/Scallions (Finely sliced)
- 1 serving Steamed Rice (To soak up the flavors)
Instructions
- Toast the Sichuan peppercorns in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Grind them into a fine powder with a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.
- Gently drain the soft tofu and cut it into cubes. Simmer in salted water for 2-3 minutes until slightly firm but still tender.
- In a hot wok, heat 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add the pork mince and cook until browned, approximately 4-5 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons of douban jiang and cook for 2 minutes.
- Incorporate the finely chopped garlic, ginger, and 1 teaspoon of chili powder into the wok. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in 1 cup of chicken stock, along with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of dark soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vinegar. Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce for about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the cornflour mixed with 2 teaspoons of water and sprinkle in the ground Sichuan peppercorns. Adjust the seasoning to taste for balance.
- Carefully add the drained tofu to the wok, gently tossing to coat it with the sauce without breaking it apart. Drizzle in 1 teaspoon of sesame oil for that finishing touch.
- Serve the Mapo Tofu in a bowl, garnished with finely sliced spring onions, alongside freshly steamed rice.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Mapo Tofu, Spicy Tofu, Comfort Food