Mapo Tofu Inferno

Mapo Tofu Inferno is a fiery and flavorful Sichuan dish that will leave your taste buds tingling with excitement. This dish is perfect for those who love a little heat in their meals. To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients per serving:

- 1/2 cup of ground pork
- 1/2 cup of soft tofu, cut into small cubes
- 1 tablespoon of Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon of chili bean paste
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of Shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon of water
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1 green onion, chopped

To start, heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Sichuan peppercorns and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the ground pork and stir-fry until browned and cooked through. Add the garlic and green onion and stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
Next, add the chili bean paste, soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine to the wok and stir-fry for about a minute until the sauce is fragrant. Add the soft tofu and gently stir to coat it with the sauce. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water together to make a slurry. Pour the slurry into the wok and stir gently until the sauce thickens and coats the tofu.
Once the sauce has thickened, remove the wok from the heat and serve the Mapo Tofu Inferno hot with steamed rice. The dish should have a vibrant red color and a spicy aroma. The taste should be a balance of spicy, salty, and savory flavors with a slight numbing sensation from the Sichuan peppercorns.
Mapo Tofu Inferno is a spicy and savory dish that is perfect for those who love a little heat in their meals. The dish is made with ground pork, soft tofu, and a spicy sauce made with chili bean paste, soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine. The dish is easy to make and can be served with steamed rice for a complete meal.