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Chinese Mabo Tofu

By: poshpal

"A simple, delicious Chinese mabo tofu recipe that has been passed on for years. Easy to prepare!"

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

What to Drink?
	Types of Wine: Riesling
	Beer

Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
15 Min

Ready In:
30 Min

Servings (Help)

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
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

Directions

Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Brown ground pork in a small skillet over medium high heat, about 5 minutes. Drain fat.
Heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Cook the garlic and ginger root in the oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in tofu and cook for 2 minutes. Season with the soy sauce, hot bean sauce, and sugar; stir to combine. Stir in the cooked pork and green onion. Sprinkle with the cornstarch and water mixture; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir the sesame oil into the thickened mabo tofu.