Name: Mapo Tofu
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 2 -3
Ingredients: 2 tbsp oil ((peanut, vegetable or canola)); 1 garlic clove (, minced); 1 tsp ginger (, finely chopped or minced); 1/4 cup scallions/shallots (, minced); 5 oz / 150 g ground/minced pork ((or beef or chicken)); 2 tsp chili bean sauce (, adjust to taste (see notes)); 12 oz / 300 g Firm Tofu ((see notes)); 1 cup water; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1/2 tsp chicken or vegetable stock powder; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1/2 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp Hoisin Sauce; 2 tbsp Sake or Chinese Wine; 1 tsp sesame oil