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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
Directions :
  1. Mix water and cornstarch in a small bowl; set aside.
  2. Brown ground pork in a small skillet over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes. Drain fat.
  3. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or wok. Cook garlic and ginger in oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in tofu and cook for 2 minutes. Season with soy sauce, hot bean sauce, and sugar; stir to combine.
  4. Stir in cooked pork and green onion. Sprinkle with cornstarch and water mixture; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir sesame oil into the thickened mapo tofu.