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Burning Tofu

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp sichuan peppercorns
  • 1 star anise
  • ½ tsp fennel seeds
  • 2 cloves
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp gochugaru - korean hot pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp spicy doubanjiang - fermented bean paste with chili peppers
  • 1 tbsp gochujang - korean fermented chili paste
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp shaoxing wine - chinese cooking wine (can substitute with dry sherry)
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • cup chicken broth
  • 2 scallions, minced - dark green part separated from other parts
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 inch piece of ginger, minced
  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 14 oz tofu, cut into bite sized cubes
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  • Place the sichuan peppercorns, star anise, fennel seeds, and clove in a spice grinder and blend until the peppercorns have grinded. Transfer to a bowl and mix together with the sugar and gochugaru. Set aside.
  • Combine the doubanjiang, gochujang, sesame oil, shaoxing wine, soy sauce, and chicken broth together. Set aside.
  • Heat a stainless steel pan with 2 tablespoons of canola oil over high heat. Add the light part of the scallions, garlic, and ginger. Cook until the garlic softens. Add the lamb.
  • Add the spicy mixture and mix together. Cook until the lamb is cooked through. Add the sauce mixture and mix well. Let simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Whisk together the water and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add to the pan and mix together until the sauce has thickened.
  • Add the tofu and gently mix in. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until the tofu has heated through. Serve on top of a bowl with rice.