Description
This Sichuan classic is noted for its spicy and numbing flavors, thanks to the careful blend of vigorous chili bean paste and the unique tingle of Sichuan peppercorns.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil
- 1 package Soft or Medium Tofu, cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 lb Ground Pork
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 stalks Green Onions, divided into whites and greens
- 1 stalk Green Onion, for garnish
- 2 tablespoons Doubanjiang (spicy bean paste)
- 1 tablespoon Fermented Black Beans
- 1.5 tablespoons Oyster Sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Cooking Wine
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
- ½ tablespoon Chicken Powder
- Pinch of White Pepper
- 1.5 cups Chicken Broth or Water
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons Water (for slurry)
- 2–4 Dried Chilies, cut into thirds (optional)
- ½ teaspoon Sichuan Peppercorns, ground (optional)
Instructions
- Commence by heating the cooking oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Introduce the ground pork into the heated oil, allowing it to cook until nicely browned.
- Once the pork is browned, add in the minced garlic and the whites of the green onions. Stir-fry until fragrant.
- Introduce the doubanjiang and fermented black beans to the pork, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- Add oyster sauce, soy sauce, cooking wine, sesame oil, chicken powder, and a dash of white pepper and blend thoroughly.
- Pour in the chicken broth or water, stirring gently. Bring to a delicate simmer.
- Gently lay the cubed tofu into the sauce, allowing it to simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Optionally, add dried chilies and ground Sichuan peppercorns.
- Mix your pre-prepared cornstarch slurry into the simmering dish. Cook for 1-2 more minutes.
- Finish with a sprinkle of the green parts of the green onions and additional green onion stalks for garnish. Serve hot over steamed white rice.
Notes
Consider soft tofu for a more delicate texture, while medium tofu offers more resilience to stirring. Doubanjiang is essential for the authentic flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: Approximate values pending calculation
- Sodium: Moderate, be mindful of sauce quantities
- Protein: Substantial protein from pork and tofu