Szechwan Tofu Recipe

2 pieces (14 oz)

3.5 oz

2

1 teaspoon

2 cloves

1

1 tablespoon

1 tablespoon

1/4 teaspoon

2 teaspoons

Soft tofu

Ground pork

Spring onions

Chopped ginger

Garlic

Chili

Hot bean paste

Soy sauce

Sesame oil

Cornstarch

A dash of pepper

• Cube the tofu.

• Remove skin from garlic and chop finely.

• Mince spring onions.

• Remove seeds from chili, then chop finely.

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in wok.

• Add spring onions, ginger, garlic, chili and stir-fry until fragrant.

• Add hot bean paste and pork. Stir-fry until meat separates.

• Add tofu, soy sauce and 1/2 cup water.

• Cover with lid and braise for 5 minutes.

• Uncover and thicken with cornstarch mixed with 1 1/2 tablespoons water.

• Sprinkle with sesame oil and pepper.

• Stir evenly.

• Sprinkle with a little onions for serving.

• Serve hot.