Mala Mapo Tofu Rice Bowl Recipe - Perfect for days you have no appetite and want something spicy and numbing to boost your energy!
Cut the tofu into 1.5 cm cubes. Finely chop the green onion and onion.
Heat 1 tablespoon of chili oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic, green onion, and onion, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground pork, increase to high heat, and stir-fry until the meat is no longer pink and the moisture evaporates to remove any odor.
Add 1 tablespoon mala sauce, 0.5 tablespoon doubanjiang, 0.5 tablespoon oyster sauce, and 0.5 teaspoon sugar. Stir-fry everything together over medium heat for 1 more minute.
Pour in 100ml of water. Once it boils, add the cubed tofu. Dissolve 1 teaspoon of starch powder in water and add gradually while stirring until the desired thickness is reached.
Spoon the cooked mala mapo tofu over warm rice to finish.