Chinese
Chinese - Stir fries and Mains
Mapo Tofu
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 400g silken tofu, cut into cubes
- • 150g minced pork
- • 2 tbsp doubanjiang (chili bean paste)
- • 1 tbsp black bean garlic sauce
- • 1 tbsp soy sauce
- • 200ml chicken stock
- • 1 tbsp cornflour mixed with 2 tbsp water
- • 2 cloves garlic, minced
- • 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns, ground
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Gently simmer the tofu cubes in salted water for 2 minutes, then drain.
2
Phase 2
Fry the minced pork in a hot wok until crumbled and browned.
3
Phase 3
Add the garlic, doubanjiang, and black bean sauce, and stir-fry until fragrant.
4
Phase 4
Add the stock and soy sauce, then slide in the tofu and simmer for 5 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Stir in the cornflour slurry until the sauce clings to the tofu.
6
Phase 6
Sprinkle with the ground Sichuan pepper and serve.