Ground pork and firm tofu take on the flavors of hot bean sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in this quick-cooking dish.
Preparation Time
25 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
268 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl; set aside.
Step 2
Brown ground pork in a small skillet over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes. Drain fat.
Step 3
Heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or wok. Cook the garlic and ginger root in the oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in tofu and cook for 2 minutes. Season with the soy sauce, hot bean sauce, and sugar; stir to combine.
Step 4
Stir in the cooked pork and green onion. Sprinkle with the cornstarch and water mixture; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir the sesame oil into the thickened mabo tofu.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon cold water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon sesame oil
½ pound ground pork
5 tablespoons soy sauce
1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu, cut into 1 inch pieces
