Mapo Tofu
Silky tofu in a fiery, savoury sauce with minced pork, chilli bean paste and Sichuan pepper.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Serves
- 4
- Level
- Medium
Mapo tofu is a Sichuan classic. It's bold, spicy and numbing.
Serve with plenty of steamed rice.
Mapo Tofu
30 min total · approx. 380 kcal per serving
Ingredients
Servings
Method
- Simmer the tofu in salted water for 2 minutes, then drain.
- Stir-fry the pork in the oil until browned. Add the chilli bean paste, garlic and ginger for 1 minute.
- Add the stock, soy and tofu and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Thicken with the cornflour mixed with water. Sprinkle with Sichuan pepper and spring onions.
Cook's noteLeave out the pork for a vegetarian version.
Calories are an estimate per serving. Diet tags are a guide only: always check ingredient labels for allergens, and see our food safety note.