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Mapo Tofu

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Sichuan classic of soft tofu in a fiery sauce of doubanjiang and Sichuan peppercorn with minced beef. This recipe was created by AI, some information may not be accurate.

Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium

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Ingredients

  • 500 g Silken tofu
  • 200 g Ground beef
  • 2 tbsp Doubanjiang
  • 1 tbsp Douchi
  • 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns
  • 4 pc Garlic
  • 15 g Ginger
  • 3 pc Scallions
  • 250 ml Chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp Vegetable oil

Steps

  1. Cube tofu and blanch in salted water for 2 minutes, then drain.
  2. Toast Sichuan peppercorns and grind to powder.
  3. Heat oil in a wok and brown beef until crisp.
  4. Add doubanjiang, douchi, garlic and ginger and stir until oil turns red.
  5. Pour in stock and add tofu, simmering gently for 5 minutes.
  6. Thicken with cornstarch slurry, finish with peppercorn powder and scallions.

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