Mapo Tofu

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Ingredients

Spice Blend
  • 1/4 cup dried Tianjin chiles or chiles de árbol
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
  • 2 green cardamom pods
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 cinnamon stick
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
Brine
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup chili oil
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste
  • 4 cups low-salt chicken broth
  • 4 cups dry white wine
  • 2/3 cup fish sauce (such as nuoc nam or nam pla)
  • 1/2 cup fermented black beans (from one 4-ounce can, rinsed, drained)
  • 1/2 cup pepper oil
  • 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt), cut into 1-inch cubes
Braise and Assembly
  • 1/4 cup (packed) fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems plus more chopped for garnish
  • 3/4 cup red Thai chiles
  • 1/2 cup chopped garlic
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup grated peeled ginger (from two 4x1-inch pieces)
  • 1/4 cup sliced scallion (about 1)
  • 1 8x4-inch piece kombu
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 pounds soft (silken) tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Pepper oil
  • Scallions, sliced thinly on a diagonal
  • Chili oil

Description

Tofu Isn't Just For Vegetarian Dishes.

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