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Spicy Mapo Tofu with Pork

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PREP TIME
25 min
COOKING TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
40 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner Chinese
Spicy Mapo Tofu with Pork
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 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
Instructions
1
Combine water and cornstarch in a small bowl, then temporarily store it.
2
Sear ground pork in a compact skillet over high heat until browned, approximately 5 minutes. Discard excess fat.
3
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat, then cook minced garlic and grated ginger until aromatic, about 1 minute. Introduce cubed tofu into the sizzling oil and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add soy sauce, hot bean paste, and sugar to the mixture; thoroughly blend the flavors together.
4
Add cooked pork and chopped green onion to the skillet, stirring gently. Gradually incorporate the cornstarch and water mixture into the dish; continue to cook and stir until it thickens, roughly 2 minutes. Finally, drizzle sesame oil into the completed mapo tofu mixture.