Szechuan Mapo Tofu

TOFU; boil the tofu in boiling water for 3 minutes. Then remove, strain and set aside.

MEAT; heat 3 tbsp of cooking oil until hot. Fry the Szechuan peppercorn for 1 minute, then add the mince meat and fry it until brown. Remove and set aside.

SAUCE; heat 3 Tbsp of cooking oil until hot and fry the garlic, ginger and he white part of the spring onion until fragrant. Then add the black bean fry for a minute. Next add the chilli bean paste, sugar and mix well.

ASSEMBLY; Then add 1 cup of stock, chilli flakes, the beef, chilli oil, sesame oil and then mix well. Then add the tofu but Do Not Mix the Tofu. Instead, baste the tofu with the sauce and cook for 3 minutes. Then add the thickener and stir gently. Serve on a plate and garnish with the remainder of the spring onions.