15-min Mapo Tofu

15-min Mapo Tofu

A popular classic Chinese dish from the Sichuan province, mapo tofu is a tender tofu dish that's appetising, spicy, numbing, flavourful and umami-packed!

Ingredients

1

First, prepare the ingredients - finely slice the spring onions, mince garlic and ginger.  Then, cut tofu into cubes.

2

Fry garlic and ginger on medium heat with oil until lightly golden and aromatic. Add pork mince and brown on high heat.

3

Add spicy doubanjiang and fry on medium heat to 'wake the spice' up, for about 1 minute. Add in chilli powder, sugar, Sichuan peppercorn, soy sauce and water.

4

Simmer for 3 - 5 minutes. Combine cornstarch and cold water and mix well then add to the pan. This will thicken the sauce and attach onto the tofu.

Not only is this a quick and easy dish to make (just 15 minutes!), it can easily be turned into a vegan dish by omitting the pork and still absolutely scrumptious!

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