Mapo Tofu

Ingredients

• 400 g silken tofu, cut into cubes
• 200 g pork mince
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp chilli bean paste
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 250 ml chicken stock
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp cornflour
• 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns, ground
• 3 spring onions, sliced

Method

1. Simmer the tofu in salted water for 2 minutes, then drain.
2. Stir-fry the pork in the oil until browned. Add the chilli bean paste, garlic and ginger for 1 minute.
3. Add the stock, soy and tofu and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Thicken with the cornflour mixed with water. Sprinkle with Sichuan pepper and spring onions.

Calories are an estimate per serving. Diet tags are a guide only: always check ingredient labels for allergens, and see our food safety note.