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Sichuan Mapo Tofu
A spicy and numbing tofu dish from China's Sichuan province.
35 min total (prep 20 · cook 15)· Serves 4· Intermediate·New
Mapo Tofu is a quintessential Sichuan dish, known for its spicy and numbing flavors. It combines tofu with minced meat in a chili and bean paste sauce.
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Method
- 1Cube the tofu and set aside.
- 2Heat oil in a pan, add peppercorns and fry until fragrant.
- 3Add garlic and ginger, stir-fry for 1 minute.
- 4Add beef and cook until browned.
- 5Stir in doubanjiang and soy sauce, then add tofu.
- 6Simmer for 3 minutes and garnish with green onions.
Chef's tips
- Use fresh Sichuan peppercorns for maximum flavor.
- Adjust spice level by reducing doubanjiang.
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Mapo Tofu is a quintessential Sichuan dish, known for its spicy and numbing flavors. It combines tofu with minced meat in a chili and bean paste sauce.
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