Mapo Tofu with Spring Onion and Black Beans

Mapo Tofu with Spring Onion and Black Beans is a popular Sichuan dish that combines tofu, ground pork, and a spicy bean paste sauce. Here’s a recipe for you to try:

Ingredients of Garlic Soya Chicken

• 1 block (14-16 oz) firm tofu
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp Sichuan spicy bean paste (doubanjiang)
• 2 tbsp fermented black beans
• 1 tbsp chilli flakes
• 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns
• 2 tbsp ginger, minced
• 2 tbsp garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 3 green onions, chopped
• Salt, to taste

How to Make Garlic Soya Chicken

1. Cut tofu into small cubes and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry and set aside.
3. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add the Sichuan peppercorns and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4. Add ground pork and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through about 5 minutes.
5. Add minced ginger, garlic, and the white parts of the chopped green onions. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
6. Add spicy bean paste, fermented black beans, chilli flakes, and chicken broth. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
7. Add the cubed tofu and gently stir to combine. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the tofu is heated through and the sauce has thickened.
8. Add the cornstarch slurry and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
9. Taste and add salt if needed.
10. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve hot with rice.

Enjoy your delicious Mapo Tofu with Spring Onion and Black Beans!