Mapo Dofu

By JimMac

Ingredients

• 1 block firm tofu
• 1/2 lb minced pork
• 3 green onions
• 3 slices fresh ginger
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1-1/2 T red chile and garlic sauce
• 1 T light soy sauce
• 1 small can tomato paste (optional)
• 1/4 t salt
• 1 t sesame oil
• 1 t white pepper
• 2 t corn starch and 2 t cold water

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Method:

Dice tofu and scald in large pot. When they float to top, scoop out and drain.

Chop the green onions and mince the ginger and garlic.

Heat 3 T oil in a wok. Stir-fry meat. When meat is cooked, add garlic, ginger, chile sauce, soy sauce, salt, beancurd and tomato paste (optional). Add 1 cup chicken broth. Cook 5 minutes.

Mix cornstarch with cold water. Swirl cornstarch into wok and simmer for one minute.

Sprinkle with chopped green onion and sesame oil. Serve immediately.