Sichuan Mapo Tofu

• 14 ozsilken tofu
• 0.5 lbground pork
• 2 tbspdoubanjiang
• 1 tbspsichuan peppercorns
• 3 stalksscallions

Instructions

1. 1

   Brown the silken tofu in a heavy pot over medium-high heat in batches, then set aside.

2. 2

   Cook ground pork and doubanjiang in the same pot until softened and fragrant.

3. 3

   Return the silken tofu, add the liquid, and scrape up every browned bit from the bottom.

4. 4

   Simmer partly covered on low, 35-45 minutes, until everything is tender and the sauce has body.

5. 5

   Taste and adjust salt and acid at the end — that's what makes Sichuan Mapo Tofu taste finished.