Total cooking time: ~25 minutes.
Cook Timeline
One plan, across 17 steps.
0 min
Mapo Tofu
activePrepare the tofu by cutting it into cubes — 5 minutes
5 min
Mapo Tofu
activeHeat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat — 2 minutes
Mapo Tofu
activeAdd Sichuan peppercorns and fry until fragrant — 1 minute
10 min
Mapo Tofu
activeAdd minced garlic and ginger, sauté until golden — 1 minute
Mapo Tofu
activeAdd ground pork and cook until browned — 5 minutes
15 min
Egg Drop Soup
passiveBring chicken broth to a boil in a pot — 5 minutes
Mapo Tofu
activeStir in doubanjiang, soy sauce, and rice wine — 1 minute
Mapo Tofu
passivePour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer — 2 minutes
Mapo Tofu
passiveGently add tofu cubes and simmer for 5 minutes — 5 minutes
20 min
Egg Drop Soup
activeIn a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth — 2 minutes
Egg Drop Soup
activeAdd cornstarch mixture to boiling broth, stirring constantly until thickened — 2 minutes
Mapo Tofu
activeStir in cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce — 2 minutes
25 min
Egg Drop Soup
activeReduce heat to low, and slowly drizzle in beaten eggs while stirring gently — 1 minute
Egg Drop Soup
activeAdd sesame oil, white pepper, and salt to taste — 1 minute
Mapo Tofu
activeGarnish with chopped green onions — 1 minute
Egg Drop Soup
activeGarnish with sliced green onions and serve hot — 1 minute
Mapo Tofu
activeServe hot with cooked rice — 1 minute