Monday, June 1, 2015

Mapo Tofu

2-3 scallion stalks (chopped)
1 lb ground pork

2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp broad bean paste
2 tbsp fermented black bean w/ garlic sauce
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
2 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tsp MSG (optional)
2 tsp szechuan peppercorn (ground)

~1 cup of water
2 cartons of soft or firm tofu (19 oz ea) cut into bite size cubes
1-2 cups of green peas (optional)

1. Heat oil, saute scallions, then add pork and brown.  Drain if there's excessive oil.

2. Add seasoning and sauces (soy sauce through peppercorns).

3.  Add water, tofu, and peas.  Simmer on low for >10min (the longer, the more flavorful the tofu will become).

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