Mapo Doufu

Ingredients

1 tablespoon red chile flakes
1 tablespoon hot water
¼ cup soybean oil
1 ½ teaspoons Sichuan peppercorns
1 large clove garlic, sliced thin
¼ pound ground pork
2 ½ tablespoons doubanjiang (spicy broad bean paste)
1 (15 ounce) container soft tofu, drained and cubed
¼ cup water
3 green onions, sliced

Instructions

Step 1
Place red pepper flakes in a small bowl of hot water. Let soak until softened.

Step 2
Heat a wok over medium-high heat until very hot; pour in oil. Add peppercorns; toss briefly until aromatic. Add garlic; stir until aromatic, 10 to 15 seconds. Add ground pork; saute until until browned and crumbly, about 2 minutes.

Step 3
Mix doubanjiang and red chile flakes into the pork mixture. Let simmer for about 1 minute. Add tofu and water; gently stir to coat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; let simmer until flavors meld, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and toss in green onions.

Mapo Doufu

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