Sichuan Mapo Tofu & Jasmine Rice Recipe
Authentic Sichuan mapo tofu with silky tofu, ground pork, and fermented black beans in a numbing, spicy sauce made with doubanjiang and Sichuan peppercorns.
Servings: 4 people
Cost: 30
Equipment
- 1 Wok optional
- 1 Rice cooker optional
- 1 Spice grinder optional
Ingredients
- 24 oz Soft Tofu
- 1.5 cups Jasmine rice
- 3 tablespoon Doubanjiang (broad bean chili paste)
- 2-3 tablespoon Chili oil
- 2 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn (ground)
- ¼ cup Green onions (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Potato starch
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (minced)
- 1 cup Vegetable broth
Proteins (choose one):
- ½ lb Ground pork
- ½ lb Ground beef
- ½ lb Ground chicken
- ½ lb Mushrooms
Side (optional):
- 2 cups Fried garlic green beans
Instructions
Cook Rice
- Place jasmine rice in a rice cooker or medium pot with lid.
- Rinse rice by adding cold water to pot, swirling, and carefully draining 2-3 times until the water runs clear.
- Add 1.5 cups of water to rice. For rice cooker, press start/cook. For stovetop, bring rice to a boil on medium-high heat, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes.
- Continue with recipe while the rice cooks…
Prep
- Open tofu, drain, carefully remove, and slice into 1 inch cubes.
- Bowl 1: measure out 3 Tbsp. of doubanjiang.
- Bowl 2: in a larger bowl, mix 1 cup of vegetable broth, garlic, and ginger.
- Bowl 3: mix potato starch with ¼ cup water.
Fry Chili Paste & Ground Sichuan Peppercorns
- If adding ground protein or mushrooms, cook it now on medium heat in a large wok or stockpot, drain any fat and set aside. Continue with the recipe.
- In a large stockpot or wok heat chili oil over medium heat.
- Fry the contents of Bowl 1 for 2-3 minutes.
Add Tofu & Vegetables
- Add Bowl 2 and cubed tofu. Stir fries are a versatile and healthy method of preparing tofu, making it an appealing option among various dishes.
- (Optional) if you like spicy food, add Sichuan peppercorns now. Otherwise, add to taste in step 6.
- Turn heat up to high, and wait for the sauce to boil.
Develop Sichuan Flavors
- Add Bowl 3 and green onions. Simmer for 2 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- When jasmine rice has finished cooking, fluff with a fork to de-clump and release excess moisture.
Plate & Enjoy!
- Divide jasmine rice between 4 small bowls. Serve mapo tofu family style from a large serving bowl.
- Optional: top with Sichuan peppercorns (spicy!).
- “Chī hăo hē hăo” eat well and drink well!
