Vegetarian Mapo Tofu

Name: Vegetarian Mapo Tofu
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Cuisine: Asia, Chinese, Asian
Ingredients: 2 cups, water; , Salt; 1/2 ounce dried, shiitake mushrooms; 1 tablespoon, Sichuan peppercorns; 12 , scallions; 28 ounces, soft tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 9 , garlic cloves, peeled; 1 (3-inch) piece, ginger, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch rounds; 1/3 cup, broad bean chili paste; 1 tablespoon, fermented black beans; 1/2 cup, vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon, Sichuan chili powder; 4 ounces fresh, shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, or oyster mushrooms, trimmed; 2 tablespoons, hoisin sauce; 2 teaspoons, toasted sesame oil; 2 tablespoons, soy sauce; 1 tablespoon, cornstarch

Main Courses
Asia
Chinese
Asian
Fruits & Vegetables
Vegetables
Soups

By Andrew Janjigian ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated September/October 2017

This braise of custardy tofu cloaked in a garlicky, spicy sauce is a signature dish of the Sichuan province.

SERVES 4 to 6

TIME 1¼ hours

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