SPICY TOFU WITH BEEF AND SZECHUAN PEPPERCORNS
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Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Ground Beef Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a kettle of water to a rolling boil. Meanwhile, cut tofu into 1/2-inch cubes, and put into a bowl. Remove kettle from heat; when boiling subsides, pour water over tofu to cover. Let stand for 15 minutes, then drain in a sieve or colander. Transfer tofu to a bowl; set near stove. Measure out 1 1/3 cups water from kettle for sauce, and set next to tofu.
- In a large wok or skillet, toast peppercorns over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until richly fragrant and slightly darkened (you may see a wisp of smoke). Let cool, then pound with a mortar and pestle or grind in a spice grinder. Set aside.
- Heat oil in wok or skillet over high heat. Add ground meat, stirring and mashing into small pieces, until crumbly and cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add ginger, chile flakes, black beans, and chile bean sauce. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until beef is reddish brown and oil is slightly red. Add sugar and soy sauce, stir to combine, and add tofu. Gently stir or give wok a shake to combine without breaking up tofu too much.
- Pour in reserved water, and bring to a vigorous simmer. Cook until tofu absorbs flavors of sauce, about 3 minutes.
- Taste sauce, and add a pinch of salt and a pinch of sugar, if needed. Add green onions; stir to combine. Stir in cornstarch, then add enough to mixture to thicken sauce. (Traditionally, the sauce should be more soupy than gravy-like.) Sprinkle in the ground peppercorns, give mixture one last stir, and transfer to a serving bowl. Serve immediately with rice.
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gaby chammas
[email protected]I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of tofu, but I was pleasantly surprised. The tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I will definitely be making this dish again!
Shahzaib baloch
[email protected]Tofu is very versatile!
Dr.Azam Wesa
[email protected]This dish was a great way to use up some leftover tofu. It was easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the Szechuan peppercorns, which added a unique and numbing flavor to the dish.
Odey Paulina
[email protected]Will definitely make again!
Samuel Mason
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The tofu is perfectly crispy and the sauce is flavorful and spicy. I highly recommend this recipe!
Misti Akther
[email protected]Yum!
Min Chit Thu
[email protected]This dish was a great way to get my kids to eat tofu. They loved the crispy texture and the flavorful sauce. I will definitely be making this dish again for my family!
Toey White
[email protected]Easy weeknight meal!
Bricon Green
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the crispy tofu and the flavorful sauce. I will definitely be making this dish again for future parties!
Ted Fyda
[email protected]5/5 stars!
Jombwe Alex
[email protected]This dish was a great way to try something new. I had never had Szechuan peppercorns before, and I was intrigued by their unique flavor. The tofu was also cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again!
Nisar Zr
[email protected]Perfect with rice!
Chidebere Ojobor
[email protected]I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of tofu, but I was pleasantly surprised. The tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I will definitely be making this dish again!
Jacqueline Oyetomi
[email protected]Tofu is very versatile!
Lucy Rowland
[email protected]This dish was a great way to use up some leftover tofu. It was easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the Szechuan peppercorns, which added a unique and numbing flavor to the dish.
Alsam Alal
[email protected]Will definitely make again!
Armani Lajpal17
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The tofu is perfectly crispy and the sauce is flavorful and spicy. I highly recommend this recipe!
mikecrakfan gaming
[email protected]Delicious and easy to make!