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====Mapo Tofu====
Date added: 2023/03/10

===Ingredients===
  *1 lb Ground Pork
  *~1 lb block of Tofu in ~2cm cubes
  *3 tbsp ground fresh Ginger
  *3 tbsp ground fresh Garlic
  *¼ cup [[recipes:sichuan_chili_oil]]
  *2 tbsp [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doubanjiang|Doubanjiang]]
  *2 cup Chicken Stock
  *1+½ tsp Corn Starch
  *¼ tsp Toasted Sesame Oil
  *4 green onions
  *¾ "cup" Short grain rice per person

===Method===
  -Start your rice
  -Add chili oil to large pan on medium heat
  -[VELVET YOUR PORK WITH SHAIOXING AND CORNSTARCH] Add pork to hot oil, browning and breaking into small pieces
  -When pork is browned, add the doubanjiang, ginger, and garlic and briefly saute (~30 seconds)
  -Add the chicken stock to deglaze the pan, then add the sesame oil
  -Prepare a slurry of cornstarch and ~1tbsp water
  -When the pork and broth is at a simmer, add the cornstarch slurry while stirring to prevent clumps
  -Carefully add tofu and gently stir to coat
  -Maintain a gentle simmer for at least 10 minutes (we let it simmer until our rice is done)
  -Serve on rice and top with chopped green onion

===Notes===
If your chili oil does not contain sichuan pepper, add ½ tsp ground sichuan pepper with the ginger and garlic.

Inspired by: https://thewoksoflife.com/ma-po-tofu-real-deal/