Ma Po Tofu

Recipe Description

Makes 2 servings.

¾ pound tofu, diced ¼-inch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 chive or small scallion (green part only), chopped
¼ pound ground pork
2 tablespoons hot bean paste|spicy (not sweet) bean paste or Szechuan bean sauce <ref>Hot bean paste|Spicy bean paste is available in Asian groceries.</ref>
? cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ cup cold water
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon hot chili oil|spicy chili oil

Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the tofu and cook for 1 minute to remove acidity.
Remove tofu, drain and set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil medium hot in a wok or large skillet.
Sauté the garlic and chive until garlic aroma is evident, about 2 minutes.
Add the pork, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon.
Cook until all pink is gone, about 5 minutes.
Add the hot bean paste|bean paste, chicken broth and tofu.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and let simmer about 5 minutes.
Dissolve the cornstarch in water.
Stir the cornstarch slurry into the broth.
Bring to a boil to thicken the sauce.
Just before serving, add the sesame and chile oils.

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