Sunday, April 13, 2008

Mapo Tofu


8 Cubes medium hard Tofu 2" x 2"
1 1/2 k Ground pork
1 tsp Chopped garlic
1 tbsp Chopped green onion
1 tbsp ground red pepper paste
1 tsp Brown peppercorn powder
2 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tsp Salt
2 tsp Cornstarch
2 tsp Water
1 c Soup stock
1 tsp Sesame oil
3 c Oil

Cut the tofu in 1/2 inch cubes and deep fry in hot oil for 30 sec. Remove Tofu and drain off all but 3 tablespoons oil. Reheat and fry the pork well, add Garlic, hot bean paste, soy sauce, salt, soup stock, and tofu. Boil 3 minutes. Mix cornstarch and water to make a paste, then add to mixture to thicken. Toss in chopped green onion and sesame oil. Put on a plate and sprinkle with brown peppercorn and serve with rice.

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