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Spicy Mapo Tofu

Pork and tofu unite with spice in this cheat’s version of a Chinese classic from Sichuan Province. Here, we’ve distilled the essential flavours of the traditional recipe into a simplified dish for busy weeknights.

Spicy

45 Minutes

Recipe

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01

Cook Rice

Place rice in a saucepan with 310ml (1 ¼ cups) cold water over medium heat. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to low and cover with a lid. Cook for 15 minutes until cooked through. Leave covered until ready to serve.

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02

Prepare Ingredients

Cut tofu into 6 squares. Place in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water and let it sit for 5 minutes. Carefully drain and set aside. Trim beans and cut into 4cm lengths. Thinly slice spring onions, keeping white and green parts separate. Peel and finely grate ginger.

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03

Cook Mince

Heat sesame oil in a wok or large, non-stick frypan over high heat. Add pork mince and beans and cook, breaking up mince with a wooden spoon, for 3-4 minutes or until mince is browned.

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04

Add Aromatics

Add the white part of the spring onion and ginger and cook for 30 seconds. Add chilli bean paste and cook for 2 minutes or until well combined and fragrant.

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05

Add Stock

Dissolve stock cube in 125ml (½ cup) boiling water and add to frypan with soy sauce and sugar. Combine cornflour with 20ml (1 tablespoon) water and stir into sauce to combine. Cook for a further 2 minutes or until thickened.

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06

Plate Up

Gently slide tofu into wok and carefully stir to coat in sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 3–4 minutes or until sauce has reduced slightly. Divide rice between serving bowls and top with mapo tofu and green onion tops.

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Spicy Mapo Tofu

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Very tasty and quick to cook which is a big help during the week when you are working.

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