Spicy Hot Bean Curd with Minced Beef

Serves 4-6


Ingredients:

300g topside mince
1 medium-sized onion, chopped
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1½ tsp finely chopped garlic
2 tsp finely chopped ginger
½-1 tbsp Chinese hot bean paste
1-2 tsp sugar
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
500g soft bean curd, cubed
¾ cup chicken stock
1 tbsp cornflour
large lettuce leaves for serving


Method:

1. Stir-fry the minced beef and onion in the oil for 4 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and ginger and fry briefly. Then add the bean paste, sugar and soy sauce and cook for about 1½ minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Add the bean curd and the combined stock and cornflour and cook gently, stirring, until the sauce thickens. Serve in lettuce cups.