Sichuan Mapo Tofu with Pork
Authentic 2-serving Sichuan mapo tofu with auto-scaling for precise ingredients.
Instructions
- 1
Cut tofu into 2 cm cubes, blanch in lightly salted boiling water for 1 minute, then drain.
- 2
Heat oil in a pan and stir-fry minced garlic and the white part of green onion over medium-low heat for 1 minute.
- 3
Add ground pork and break it up while cooking; once browned, add doubanjiang and chili flakes and fry for 30 seconds.
- 4
Add soy sauce, sugar, and water; bring to a simmer, then add tofu and cook on low for 3 minutes.
- 5
Stir in starch slurry gradually to thicken, then simmer 1 more minute so the sauce coats the tofu.
- 6
Turn off the heat, fold in the green part of the onion, and serve hot with rice.
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