Mapo Tofu with Pork & Tenderstem® broccoli
Method
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Chop the stems of each piece of Tenderstem® broccoli into thin discs, leaving the florets of the Tenderstem® broccoli to one side.
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Grind the Sichuan peppercorns in a pestle and mortar until very well ground.
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Heat the rapeseed and sesame oil in large frying pan over a medium heat until smoking hot, then add the pork mince. Leave to cook for a couple of minutes until it browns, then stir and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
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Add the garlic cloves and leek and cook for 5 minutes until the garlic and leeks soften.
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Add the chilli bean sauce, salted black beans (if using), Sichuan pepper and then pour in the stock, soy sauce, sugar (if using) and add the cubes of tofu. Braise for 5 minutes.
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Add the heads and finely sliced stems of Tenderstem® broccoli and cook for 3-4 mins or until tender, then take off the heat.
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