Mapo Tofu

Ingredients （yields : 2 servings)

• 250 g soft tofu

• 250 g fatty pork (30% lipids)

• 3 cl vegetable oil

• 3 cloves of garlic

• 5 dried red chili peppers

• 3 cl doubanjiang

• 5 ml Sichuan peppercorn powder

• 3 sprigs of chives

• 15 ml soy sauce

• salt

• 25 cl broth

• 15 ml corn starch

• 15 ml water

Realisation

1. Cut the tofu into 2 cm cubes；

2. Mince the pork;

3. Mince the garlic;

4. Mince the chives;

5. Heat the pan, then add the oil;

6. Add the dried chili peppers, sauté until fragrant, about 1 min;

7. Add the garlic, sauté until fragrant, about 1 min;

8. Add the porc, cook until browned, about 5 mins;

9. Add the doubanjiang, Sichuan peppercorn powder, soy sauce, mix them well with the porc;

10. Add the tofu;

11. Add the broth;

12. Bring the broth to a boil, lower the heat, cover and simmer for 10 mins;

13. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt to your liking, if necessary;

14. Dilute the cornstarch in cold water, then add it to the sauce while stirring gently to thicken the sauce;

15. Remove from heat, sprinkle with chives ;

16. Serve and enjoy!