Ma Po Tofu

Step by step

1. 1

   Cube tofu into 2 cm pieces, steep in salted water 5 minutes, drain.

2. 2

   Toast Sichuan pepper in a dry pan and grind.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a wok.

4. 4

   Brown mince crumbly.

5. 5

   Stir in doubanjiang and douchi, briefly fry until oil turns red.

6. 6

   Add pressed garlic and ginger.

7. 7

   Deglaze with broth, add soy sauce, sugar and Sichuan pepper.

8. 8

   Carefully add tofu to sauce, simmer 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp water, stir in until sauce thickens.

10. 10

    Finish with sesame oil and spring onions, serve with rice.