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Sichuan Mapo Tofu

Name: Sichuan Mapo Tofu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cannabis-infused
Ingredients: 1 block (14 oz) soft or silken tofu, cubed; 4 oz ground pork; 2 tbsp doubanjiang (chili bean paste); 1 tbsp fermented black beans, rinsed; 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns, toasted and ground; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp cannabis-infused chili oil; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 tbsp cornstarch slurry; 2 green onions, sliced

Silken tofu in a fiery, numbing sauce of doubanjiang, Sichuan peppercorns, and fermented black beans. Caryophyllene's inherent pepper spice intensifies the málà tingle — a pairing written in the terpene itself.

Total

25m

Servings

Default dose

5mg

Ingredients

1 block (14 oz) soft or silken tofu, cubed
4 oz ground pork
2 tbsp doubanjiang (chili bean paste)
1 tbsp fermented black beans, rinsed
1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns, toasted and ground
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp cannabis-infused chili oil
1 cup chicken stock
1 tbsp cornstarch slurry
2 green onions, sliced

How to make it

1
Brown pork in a wok over high heat until crispy. Remove.
2
Lower heat. Bloom doubanjiang and black beans in the pork fat for 1 minute.
3
Add garlic, cook 30 seconds.
4
Pour in stock, bring to a gentle simmer.
5
Slide in tofu cubes. Simmer 5 minutes without stirring (tofu is fragile).
6
Add cornstarch slurry, pork, and cannabis chili oil. Gently fold.
7
Finish with ground Sichuan pepper and green onions. Serve over rice.

Cooking tips

Soft tofu gives creaminess; firm tofu holds up for less careful cooks.
Toast and grind peppercorns fresh — the tingle fades quickly.
Doubanjiang quality matters. Pixian brand is the gold standard.

Dosing calculator

Start low, go slow. Adjust the THC per serving below to plan the right total infusion for this recipe.

Per serving

5 mg

Total batch (4 servings)

20 mg

Standard. A gentle, comfortable lift for most adults.

Edible onset is typically 30–90 minutes. Wait 2 hours before re-dosing.

Start Low, Go Slow

If new to edibles, begin with 2.5–5mg THC per serving. Effects may take 30–90 minutes to onset and can last 4–8 hours. Do not drive or operate machinery. This is not medical advice. Full disclaimer

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Why this pairing works

Caryophyllene — in your strain and on your plate

The only terpene that also activates the body's CB2 receptors, caryophyllene brings warm, peppery depth. It loves bold, savory, spicy food—peppercorn steak, aged cheeses, curries.

Read the full Caryophyllene guide