Ma-Po Tofu

Ma-Po Tofu
by Karen

Ingredients:

1 block silken tofu (19 oz box) 1/4 lb - 1/2 lb ground pork
3 tablespoons spicy bean sauce
1-2 tablespoons chili sauce, like the kinds you would get at Chinese restaurants
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
2 stalks scallions (chopped into 1 or 2-inch length)
2 gloves garlic (chopped)
1/2 cup water or stock

(See sample of sauces used)
http://usa.lkk.com/Common/08Consumer/CS002.aspx?Catalog=LKK&OID=4
http://usa.lkk.com/Common/08Consumer/CS002.aspx?Catalog=LKK&OID=2

Method:

Cut the tofu into small pieces, drain the water from the tofu and set aside. Heat up a wok and pour in the cooking oil. Add the chopped garlic, ground pork, bean sauce and stir-fry until the pork is half-done. Then add in chili powder, soy sauce, fermented black beans and stir-fry until aromatic. Add in the tofu and water; stir gently to blend the tofu (don’t break them) well with the sauce. Lower the heat and simmer for about 3-5 mins or until the sauce thickens. Add in the roasted Sichuan peppercorn powder and chopped scallions. Gently stir and blend well. You may thicken it a bit with a little cornstarch and cold water.

Dish out and serve hot!