Mapo tofu with pork and chilli bean paste
Silky tofu in a fiery, savoury red sauce with pork mince. Spoon it over hot rice and it disappears fast.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.70 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Cook the rice following the packet instructions.
12 min - 2
Heat the oil in a wok over a medium high heat. Fry the pork for 5 minutes, breaking it up, until browned and crisp at the edges.
5 min - 3
Stir in the chilli bean paste, garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute until the oil turns red and smells spicy.
1 min - 4
Pour in the broth and soy sauce and bring to a simmer. Slide in the tofu gently and simmer for 5 minutes.
5 min - 5
Mix the cornflour with 2 tbsp cold water, stir it in and cook for 1 minute until the sauce thickens.
1 min - 6
Sprinkle with black pepper and spring onions and serve over the rice.
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