Mapo tofu

• Firm tofu560 g
• Pork mince250 g
• Garlic5 cloves
• Fresh ginger1 piece
• Soy sauce40 ml
• Spring onions1 bunch
• Basmati rice300 g

Also uses from the cupboard: vegetable oil, table salt, ground black pepper, chilli flakes, plain flour. Missing any? You can add them to your shop on the shopping list.

Usually contains: Soya, Gluten.

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Method

1. Put the rice on to cook following the pack instructions.300 g basmati rice
2. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a wok or deep frying pan over a high heat and fry the pork mince for 6 minutes, breaking it up, until crisp with no pink left. Finely chop the garlic and ginger and add them with 2 teaspoons of chilli flakes (less for a milder dish). Stir for 1 minute.250 g pork mince5 cloves garlic1 piece fresh ginger
3. Add the soy sauce and 250 ml of water. Cut the tofu into 2 cm cubes and lower them in gently. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring carefully so the tofu stays whole.560 g firm tofu40 ml soy sauce
4. Mix a teaspoon of flour with a tablespoon of cold water, stir it in and simmer for 1 minute to thicken. Scatter with sliced spring onions and serve over the rice.1 bunch spring onions

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