Mapo Tofu

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp oil (peanut, vegetable or canola)
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• 1 tsp ginger , finely chopped or minced
• 1/4 cup scallions/shallots , minced
• 5 oz / 150 g ground/minced pork (or beef or chicken)
• 2 tsp chili bean sauce or chili sauce (adjust to taste)
• 12 oz / 300 g Firm Tofu 

Sauce

• 1 cup water
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp chicken or vegetable stock powder
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp Hoisin Sauce
• 2 tbsp Sake or Chinese Wine
• 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

• In a bowl, combine cornflour with a splash of water, mix to combine, then add remaining Sauce ingredients and mix well.
• Cut the tofu into 1/2 “/ 1 cm cubes.
• Heat oil in wok over high heat.
• Add garlic and ginger and stir fry for 10 seconds.
• Add scallions/shallots and stir fry for 30 seconds.
• Add mince and stir fry until the outside is brown, breaking up clumps.
• Add Chili Bean Sauce and stir fry for 30 seconds.
• Add tofu and sauce, and gently stir to cook the sauce until it becomes thick and saucy (about 1 to 2 minutes).
• Serve with rice.

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