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Sichuan Beef Mapo Tofu
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Sichuan Beef Mapo Tofu

This Sichuan beef mapo tofu adds minced beef for extra depth. Beef richness rounds out the spicy fermented sauce.

Prep 15minCook 12min2 servings
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Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut tofu into 2 cm cubes and finely chop the green onion.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pan and brown the ground beef over high heat.

  3. 3

    Add garlic, white part of green onion, doubanjiang, and chili flakes, then stir-fry until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Pour in soy sauce and water, bring to a boil, then simmer tofu gently for 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Mix cornstarch with 1 tbsp water and stir it in to thicken the sauce.

  6. 6

    Turn off the heat and finish with the remaining green onion.

Tips

Blanch tofu in salted boiling water for 1 minute to reduce breakage.
Add a pinch of Sichuan pepper powder at the end for extra numbing heat.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
410
kcal
Protein
28
g
Carbs
12
g
Fat
27
g

Adjust Servings

2servings
servings

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