Chinese
Chinese - Rice and Congee
Mapo Tofu Rice Bowl
Chef's Menu Description
Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.
Ingredients
- • 300g soft tofu, cubed
- • 100g minced pork
- • 1 tbsp doubanjiang (chili bean paste)
- • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns, ground
- • 2 cloves garlic, minced
- • 1 tbsp cornflour mixed with 2 tbsp water
- • 1 tsp sesame oil
- • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Stir-fry the minced pork until browned, then add the doubanjiang and garlic.
2
Phase 2
Add 1 cup water and soy sauce, then gently slide in the tofu cubes.
3
Phase 3
Cook 5 minutes, then stir in the cornflour slurry until glossy.
4
Phase 4
Add sesame oil and half the ground Sichuan pepper.
5
Phase 5
Ladle over steamed rice and dust with the remaining pepper.