Mapo Tofu

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Cut tofu into small cubes

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Blanch in boiling water for 3 minutes

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Prepare scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   The indispensable Pixian Doubanjiang (Sichuan chili bean paste)

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Heat oil in a pan and stir-fry the minced meat. After 30 seconds, add 2 tablespoons of fermented bean paste and stir-fry until the oil turns red. Then add minced ginger and Sichuan peppercorns and stir-fry for another 30 seconds. Finally, add an appropriate amount of water.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Add tofu after the water boils

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Cook for another 5 minutes, then thicken with cornstarch, and sprinkle with chopped scallions before serving.