15/06/2023
Mapo tofu
Ingredients
450g tofu
3 tbsp groundnut oil
100g pork mince
2 tbsp Sichuan chilli bean paste
1Β½ tbsp fermented black beans, rinsed (optional, available from souschef.co.uk)
2cm piece ginger peeled and finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
200ml light chicken stock or water
1 tsp cornflour, mixed with 1 tbsp water
6 spring onions, sliced on the diagonal
1 tbsp Sichuan chilli oil (optional)
Β½ tsp Sichuan peppercorns, crushed
cooked white rice, to serve