Step 1
Blanch the tofu cubes in boiling salted water for 2–3 minutes to firm them up. Drain and set aside.

Step 2
Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced pork and cook until browned and crispy.Add minced garlic and ginger to the pan. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 3
Add chilli bean paste, Sichuan peppercorns, soy sauce, rice wine, and sugar to the pan. Pour in some water and stir well to combine. Let the sauce cook for 5–10 minutes to develop the flavours.

Step 4
Gently add the tofu into the sauce. Stir carefully to coat the tofu without breaking it. Add cornstarch slurry to thicken.

Step 5
Simmer for 5–7 minutes to let the tofu absorb the flavours.Drizzle with sesame oil for extra aroma and flavour.

Step 6
Garnish with chopped green onions and transfer to a meal prep container with rice.