MA PO TOFU

Ma Po Tofu image

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories Pork

Number Of Ingredients 15

MARINADE FOR PORK
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
REMAINDER
1/4 lb ground pork
1 lb tofu, medium firm
1 leek or 4 green onions
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp chinese blackbeans, fermented or to taste
1 Tbsp chili bean paste
3 Tbsp chicken stock
1 Tbsp cornstarch
2 Tbsp water
2 Tbsp soy sauce
2-3 Tbsp canola oil, or as needed

Steps:

1. Mix marinade ingredients. Marinate pork for about 20 minutes. Cut the tofu (bean curd) into 1/2 inch (1 cm) square cubes, and blanch (drop into boiling water) for 2 - 3 minutes. Remove from boiling water and drain. Chop leek or green onions into short lengths.
2. Heat wok and add oil. When oil is ready, add the marinated pork. Stir-fry pork until the color darkens. Add salt and stir. Add the salted black beans. Mash the beans with a cooking ladle until they blend in well with the meat. Add the chili paste, then the stock, bean curd, and leek or green onions. Turn down the heat. Cook for 3 - 4 minutes. While cooking, mix cornstarch, water, and soy sauce together. Add to wok and stir gently. Serve with freshly ground Szechuan pepper.