Chinese Mapo Tofu

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cold water
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 0.5 pounds ground pork
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 package firm tofu , 16 ounce
• 5 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hot bean sauce
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 3 greens onions , chopped
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix water and cornstarch in a small bowl; set aside.

2. 2

   Brown ground pork in a small skillet over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes. Drain fat.

3. 3

   Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or wok. Cook garlic and ginger in oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in tofu and cook for 2 minutes. Season with soy sauce, hot bean sauce, and sugar; stir to combine.

4. 4

   Stir in cooked pork and green onion. Sprinkle with cornstarch and water mixture; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir sesame oil into the thickened mapo tofu.