Mapo Tofu 🌶️

Method

1. 1

   Cut tofu into cubes and warm it gently in salted water.

2. 2

   Bloom Sichuan pepper in oil, then fry garlic, ginger and doubanjiang until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add stock and tofu; simmer softly for 5 minutes so the cubes keep their shape.

4. 4

   Finish with a cornstarch slurry, scallions and another pinch of pepper.