Mapo Tofu
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A bold and comforting Chinese classic with silky tofu, savoury minced pork, and a fragrant, spicy sauce that is perfect over steamed rice.
Cooking Steps
12
STEP 1 OF 12
Cut Tofu into Cubes
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Open on YouTube ↗Dice the firm tofu into small, even cubes and set aside.
STEP 2 OF 12
Mince Garlic and Ginger
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Open on YouTube ↗Smash garlic cloves flat, then finely mince them. Repeat with ginger.
STEP 3 OF 12
Mix the Sauce
USES
Pork Bone Broth, (for sauce) (600 ml)·Light Soy Sauce, (for sauce) (4 tablespoon)·Rice Wine, (for sauce) (2 tablespoon)·White Sugar, (for sauce) (0.67 tablespoon)·White Pepper, (for sauce) (2 teaspoon)
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Open on YouTube ↗Combine stock, soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, and white pepper in a bowl and stir well.
STEP 4 OF 12
Make Sichuan Pepper Oil
USES
Sesame Oil, heated with pepper (2 tablespoon)·Sichuan Peppercorn, ground, infused in oil (6 teaspoon)
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Open on YouTube ↗Heat sesame oil in a small pan, turn off heat, add Sichuan pepper powder and stir to combine.
STEP 5 OF 12
Fry the Minced Pork
USES
Minced Pork (Normal), stir-fried dry (200 gram)·Cooking Oil (4 tablespoon)
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Open on YouTube ↗Heat oil in a wok over medium heat and stir-fry minced pork until fragrant and lightly browned.
STEP 6 OF 12
Add Garlic and Ginger
USES
Garlic, smashed, minced (30 clove)·Ginger, smashed, minced (6 slice)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add minced ginger and garlic to the pork and stir-fry together until aromatic.
STEP 7 OF 12
Fry Chilli Bean Paste
USES
Chilli Bean Paste, stir-fry till fragrant (6 tablespoon)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add spicy bean paste and stir-fry until fragrant and red oil is released.
STEP 8 OF 12
Add Sauce and Tofu
USES
Firm Tofu, cut into cubes (600 chunk)
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Open on YouTube ↗Pour in the prepared sauce, then gently add tofu cubes. Use a spatula to push, never stir.
STEP 9 OF 12
Simmer on Low Heat
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Open on YouTube ↗Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer for about 3 minutes to infuse flavour.
STEP 10 OF 12
Thicken with Cornstarch
USES
Cornstarch, mixed with water (4 teaspoon)
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Open on YouTube ↗Pour in cornstarch water and gently push everything together to thicken the sauce evenly.
STEP 11 OF 12
Drizzle Pepper Oil
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Open on YouTube ↗Pour the prepared Sichuan pepper oil over the tofu and gently push to combine, then turn off heat.
STEP 12 OF 12
Plate and Garnish
USES
Spring Onion, finely chopped (20 bunch)
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Open on YouTube ↗Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle chopped spring onions on top.
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