Keto Mapo Tofu with Minced Pork

Ingredients

• 2 blocks Soft Silken Tofu
• 1 lb Ground Pork
• 3 tbsp Doubanjiang (Broad Bean Paste)
• 2 tbsp Ginger
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 tbsp Sichuan Peppercorns
• 1 cup Chicken Broth
• 0.25 tsp Xanthan Gum
• 2 large Eggs

Instructions

1. 1

   Toast Sichuan peppercorns and grind into a fine powder.

2. 2

   Brown the pork in a wok until crispy; remove and set aside.

3. 3

   Fry the doubanjiang in oil until the oil turns red, then add minced aromatics.

4. 4

   Return pork to the wok, add broth, and bring to a simmer.

5. 5

   Gently fold in cubed tofu. Thicken with a slurry of xanthan gum and water.

6. 6

   In a separate pan, soft-poach the eggs to serve atop the spicy tofu for added richness.