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Cumin and Coriander Sichuan-Style Mapo Tofu with Ground Beef

Name: Cumin and Coriander Sichuan-Style Mapo Tofu with Ground Beef
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Sichuan Chinese
Ingredients: 300g soft tofu; 150g ground beef; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns; 1 tbsp chili oil; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tsp grated ginger; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander

Adds a warm, earthy complexity to the spicy sauce.

27 minutes2 servings

Method

Stir cumin and coriander into the sauce during cooking.
Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger for 30 seconds.
Add ground beef and cook until browned and cooked through (internal temperature 71°C/160°F).
Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili oil. Cook for 2 minutes.
Gently add tofu cubes and Sichuan peppercorns. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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