THE SILK FIRE-BLOCKS

(Our Play on Mapo Tofu)

THE SILK FIRE-BLOCKS

Ingredients: 400g Soft Tofu (cubed), 100g Pork mince, 2 tbsp Chili bean paste (Doubanjiang), 1 tsp Szechuan peppercorns, 1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste, 1 tbsp Cornflour, 100ml Water...

Ingredients

  • 400g Soft Tofu (cubed)
  • 100g Pork mince
  • 2 tbsp Chili bean paste (Doubanjiang)
  • 1 tsp Szechuan peppercorns
  • 1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp Cornflour
  • 100ml Water

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Fry pork mince until browned; add peppercorns and ginger-garlic paste.
  2. The Bloom Add the chili bean paste and a 30ml splash of water; fry until the oil turns red.
  3. The Swell Add water and tofu; simmer gently for 5 minutes—do not break the tofu blocks.
  4. The Marriage Stir in the cornflour slurry until the sauce turns into a thick red lacquer.
  5. The Final Flourish Top with a massive hit of raw spring onions.

Cuisine: Asian

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