Mapo Tofu

Silky tofu in a spicy, savoury mince sauce.

Ingredients

• 400 g tofu, cubed
• 150 g pork or beef mince
• 2 tbsp chilli bean paste or chilli sauce
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 thumb ginger
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp cornflour
• 2 spring onions (optional)
• 1 tbsp oil

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Method

1. Fry the mince until crisp, then add garlic, ginger and chilli paste.
2. Add 250 ml water and soy sauce and bring to a simmer.
3. Slide in the tofu and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
4. Thicken with cornflour mixed with water, top with spring onion and serve with rice.

Cheaper swaps & tips

• Leave out the mince and add mushrooms for a vegetarian version.

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