Ingredients
Quantities for 4 portions
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Method
- Cut the silken tofu into cubes. Heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry ginger and garlic 1 minute, then add the ground pork and break it up until cooked.
- Stir in Sichuan peppercorns, dried chilies and spicy bean paste until the oil turns red.
- Pour in chicken stock and simmer 2 minutes. Stir in cornstarch mixed with water until the sauce thickens.
- Slide in the tofu and toss gently 3 minutes. Add sesame oil, sugar and spring onion. Serve with rice.
Shopping tip
Doubanjiang (pasta de feijão picante Sichuan) is Oriental Market or a specialty shop. Soft tofu is at Continente. Sichuan peppercorns are medium. Ground pork is easy.
Where it fits in your week
Quick enough for a weeknight.
At the portions as written, there is enough for a second meal.
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