Chinese Mapo Tofu
A simple, delicious Chinese mapo tofu recipe (mabo dobu is the Japanese adaptation) that has been passed on for years.
Ingredients :
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ pound ground pork
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
- 1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hot bean sauce
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil