Ma Po Tofu Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 ounces ground pork
• 14 ounces silken tofu (medium, cut into cubes)
• 4 tablespoons chili bean sauce
• 2 teaspoons minced ginger
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 5 pieces chopped chili pepper
• 3/4 cup chopped scallions
• 1 teaspoon fermented soy beans (douchi)
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat wok or pan on a stovetop.

2. 2

   Add ground pork. Cook until it turns light brown.

3. 3

   Pour sesame oil and add ginger, garlic, half of the scallions, and chopped chillies. Stir fry for 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir-in the chili bean sauce and fermented soy beans. Pour 1 1/2 cup chicken broth. Let boil. Cover and cook in medium heat for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Add tofu. Cook until sauce reduces to half.

6. 6

   Combine cornstarch and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Stir. Pour the mixture into the wok. Cook until texture thickens.

7. 7

   Transfer to a serving bowl. Top with remaining scallions.

8. 8

   Serve. Share and enjoy!