Mapo tofu salad from Linger - Salads, Sweets, and Stories to Savor (page 89) by Hetty Lui McKinnon

  • Sichuan peppercorns
    Dried berries of Xanthoxylum species plants. Although there is a Xanthoxylum fagara, it is native to Florida and Caribbean, and not used in Chinese cuisine. Buy Now
  • sesame seeds
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  • Serves : 4

  • EYB Comments

    Can substitute potato starch for cornstarch; red chile flakes for dried chiles; black vinegar for rice vinegar; black bean sauce for doubanjiang; dried red chiles or red chile flakes for Sichuan peppercorns; and broccoli, cauliflower, snow peas, or sugar snap peas for cabbage.

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    Can substitute potato starch for cornstarch; red chile flakes for dried chiles; black vinegar for rice vinegar; black bean sauce for doubanjiang; dried red chiles or red chile flakes for Sichuan peppercorns; and broccoli, cauliflower, snow peas, or sugar snap peas for cabbage.

  • Breannetuttle on March 28, 2026

    First time using black bean paste. The sauce was good but I think it got diluted with the excess water in the cabbage. I didn’t want cook the cabbage too long and gave it get mushy. Next time I’ll make a point to remove some of the water. It’s a good way to get people to eat cabbage!

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