Secrets From a Chinese Kitchen/Vivienne and Jenny Lo 2003

Mala Bean Curd
Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
2 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
1 tbsp vegetable or peanut oil 1 tsp hot bean paste or chilli sauce 240g/8 oz/1 cup silken bean curd
2 large spring onions (scallions), cut into 1/2cm/1/4 in pieces 2 tbsp dark soy sauce 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
pinch of ground Sichuan peppercorn



1 Heat the wok. Add the oil, then the hot bean paste. When it begins to smoke, add the bean curd, gently breaking it up into chunks. Turn for 1 minute over a high heat.
2 Turn down the heat, then add the spring onions and soy sauces and simmer for 2 minutes. Turn it out on to a dish and sprinkle with Sichuan pepper. Stir before serving.

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