🌶️ Chicken Mapo Tofu Recipe | Soft, Smooth & Spicy!

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

doubanjiang

🥗Healthier: chili paste

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Chili paste can replicate the heat with less complexity.

Sichuan peppercorns

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Black pepper provides spice but lacks the unique numbing effect.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water is a budget-friendly option.

Prepare the soft tofu by cutting it into cubes.

In a pan, heat the cooking oil over medium heat and add the minced chicken, cooking until browned.

Add the chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Stir in the Sichuan peppercorns and pepper, allowing the spices to infuse the oil.

Add the tapioca flour and mix well to combine with the chicken and spices.

Pour in the water, light soy sauce, and oyster sauce, stirring to combine.

Gently add the tofu cubes, being careful not to break them, and simmer for a few minutes to heat through.

Drizzle with sesame oil and add the chopped spring onion and chilli garlic oil before serving.

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