Vegan Mapo Tofu

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  • 4 tbsp oil
  • 1 1/2 Sichuan peppercorns   ( ((coarsely ground , reserve 1/4 teaspoon for garnish at the end)))
  • 3 inch ginger
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 black beans (fermented )
  • 1 chilies
  • 120 g shiitake mushrooms (finely chopped)))
  • 1 tbsp bean sauce (spicy)
  • 1 tbsp chili oil
  • 100 ml water ((vegetable or mushroom brotth))
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 500 g silken tofu (cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 scallion (finely chopped)
  1. In a wok over medium low heat, add the vegetable oil and ground Sichuan peppercorns (remember to reserve ¼ teaspoon for garnishing the dish at the end)

  2. Cook for 30 seconds, and add the ginger

  3. Cook for another 1 minute and add the garlic

  4. Cook for another 1 minute

  5. Add the black beans, and chilies

  6. Cook for another 1-2 minutes

  7. Turn up the heat to medium, and add the mushrooms

  8. Cook until the mushrooms are cooked down and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes

  9. Add the spicy bean sauce and chili oil to the mixture and stir it in well

  10. Turn up the heat to high, and add ⅔ cups water or broth and stir

  11. Bring the mixture up to a simmer, and allow to bubble for 1 minute

  12. Stir the cornstarch and water mixture to make sure the cornstarch is dissolved, and add it to the sauce

  13. Allow the sauce to thicken (if it gets too thick, splash in more water or stock)

  14. If the sauce is too thin, make a little more cornstarch slurry and add it in

  15. There will be variations depending on how high your heat is

  16. Add the tofu to the wok and gently toss the tofu in the sauce

  17. Allow the tofu to simmer for 3-5 minutes, and then add the sesame oil, sugar, and scallions

  18. Give everything a final stir, and taste for seasoning (you likely won’t have to add any additional salt, as the spicy bean sauce and fermented black beans are quite salty)

  19. Serve, garnished with a last sprinkle of Sichuan peppercorn powder

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