Chinese Mapo Tofu (Vegetarian)

Spicy and numbing tofu dish from Sichuan cuisine.

Ingredients

• 400 grams tofu
• 1 tbsp fermented black beans
• 2 tbsp chili bean paste
• 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorn
• 2 cloves garlic

Method

1. Blanch tofu in boiling water for 5 min.
2. Sauté garlic and fermented beans.
3. Add chili bean paste and Sichuan pepper.
4. Gently stir in tofu and simmer for 10 min.

Chef's tips

• Be gentle when stirring to keep tofu intact
• Adjust spice level to preference