Mapo Tofu-Inspired Spiced Pork & Tofu
China · Pork · No. 151

Mapo Tofu-Inspired Spiced Pork & Tofu

A single portion of Chinese cooking, ready in 18 minutes with 8 minutes of prep. Written for one, so there is nothing to halve and nothing to waste. It brings some heat.

Prep
8 min
Cook
10 min
Total
18 min
Serves
1
Spicy

Method

  1. 1

    Cook the rice according to the packet instructions.

  2. 2

    Fry the pork mince in a splash of oil over high heat for 4 minutes, breaking it up, until browned.

  3. 3

    Stir in the chilli bean sauce and soy sauce, then add the tofu and a splash of water and simmer for 4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Taste and adjust the seasoning.

  5. 5

    Scatter with spring onion and serve over the rice.

Use up the rest

Cooking this for one leaves 400 g pork mince, 7 spring onions and 80 g firm tofu. These recipes finish them off, so plan one later in the same week.

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