Ma Po Tofu

Description

Makes 2 servings.

Ingredients

• ¾ pound tofu, diced ¼-inch
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 chive or small scallion (green part only), chopped
• ¼ pound ground pork
• 2 tablespoons spicy (not sweet) bean paste or Szechuan bean sauce
• ⅔ cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• ¼ cup cold water
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon spicy chili oil

Procedures

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the tofu and cook for 1 minute to remove acidity.
2. Remove tofu, drain and set aside.
3. Heat the vegetable oil medium hot in a wok or large skillet.
4. Sauté the garlic and chive until garlic aroma is evident, about 2 minutes.
5. Add the pork, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon.
6. Cook until all pink is gone, about 5 minutes.
7. Add the bean paste, chicken broth and tofu.
8. Bring to a boil.
9. Reduce the heat and let simmer about 5 minutes.
10. Dissolve the cornstarch in water.
11. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the broth.
12. Bring to a boil to thicken the sauce.
13. Just before serving, add the sesame and chile oils.

Nutritional information

Nutrients per serving:

• 435 calories | 28 grams protein | 14 grams carbohydrates | 31 grams fat | 33 mg cholesterol | 543 mg sodium