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Mapo Tofu

Name: Mapo Tofu
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns, divided (see note); 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 2 teaspoons cold water; 1 1/2 pounds medium to firm silken tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/4 pound ground beef; 3 garlic cloves grated on a microplane grater; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated on a microplane grater; 2 tablespoons fermented chili bean paste (see note); 2 tablespoons Xiaoxing wine; 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce; 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock; 1/4 cup roasted chili oil (see note); 1/4 cup finely sliced scallion greens

Cook 20m

Total 20m

This spicy and flavorful Mapo Tofu recipe combines tender cubes of silken tofu with ground beef, garlic, and ginger in a mouthwatering sauce made from fermented chili bean paste, Xiaoxing wine, and roasted chili oil. Served over rice, it's a satisfyingly spicy dish with a uniquely bold and complex flavor profile.

Sichuan

Sichuanese

Tofu

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Mapo Tofu

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Mapo Tofu

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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