Mapo Tofu

Ingredients:

• 1 block Silken or Soft Tofu, cubed

• 4 oz Ground pork

• 1 tbsp Doubanjiang (Spicy Broad Bean Paste)

• 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns (toasted and ground)

• 1 cup Chicken stock

• 2 cloves Garlic, minced

• 1 tsp Ginger, minced

• 1 tbsp Cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)

• Green onions for garnish

Instructions:

1. Blanch tofu cubes in boiling salted water for 2 mins (prevents breaking). Drain.

2. Fry ground pork in a wok until crispy. Add garlic, ginger, and Doubanjiang. Cook 1 minute.

3. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil.

4. Gently slide in the tofu. Simmer 3 minutes.

5. Stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.

6. Sprinkle with ground Sichuan peppercorns and green onions.