Chinese Mapo Tofu
Description
This Chinese mapo tofu is ground pork and firm tofu with the flavors of hot bean sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in this quick-cooking dish.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon cold water
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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1/2 pound ground pork
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
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1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu, cut into 1 inch pieces
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5 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 tablespoons hot bean sauce
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1 teaspoon white sugar
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3 green onions, chopped
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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.