How To Prepare Chinese Mapo Tofu ?

Preparation:  

Preparation time: 25 mins

Cooking time: 15 mins

Serving: 4

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 ounces) package of 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

Instructions:

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.