Soy Milk Mapo Tofu

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Soy Milk Mapo Tofu

Classic mapo tofu rounded out with a small amount of soy milk stirred in at the very end for a less aggressive heat.

Savory Soups, Sauces & Entrées · Weeknight Dinners · Bold Sichuan-Inspired Cooking

What you need

Ingredients

  • 14 oz Silken Tofu, cubed
  • 1 tbsp Neutral Oil
  • 1/2 lb Ground Pork
  • 2 tbsp Doubanjiang (chili bean paste)
  • 1 tbsp Fermented Black Beans
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Stock
  • 1/4 cup Unsweetened Soy Milk
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch, mixed with 1 tbsp water
  • Scallions and Sichuan Peppercorn, to finish

Method

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil and brown the ground pork, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the doubanjiang, black beans, and garlic, and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the stock and bring to a simmer, then gently nestle in the tofu cubes.
  4. Simmer 5 minutes, then stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken.
  5. Remove from direct heat, stir in the soy milk, warm gently, and finish with scallions and a pinch of ground Sichuan peppercorn.

From The Arrogant Hippie Culinary Journal: Soy Milk Edition by Aunesty Janssen

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