Ma Po Tofu

== Description ==
Makes 2 servings.
== Ingredients ==
* ¾ pound tofu, diced ¼-inch
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 chive or small scallion (green part only), chopped
* ¼ pound ground pork
* 2 tablespoons spicy (not sweet) bean paste or Szechuan bean sauce Spicy bean paste is available in Asian groceries.
* ⅔ cup chicken broth
* 2 tablespoons cornstarch
* ¼ cup cold water
* 1 tablespoon sesame oil
* 1 tablespoon spicy chili oil
== Directions ==
# Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the tofu and cook for 1 minute to remove acidity.
# Remove tofu, drain and set aside.
# Heat the vegetable oil medium hot in a wok or large skillet.
# Sauté the garlic and chive until garlic aroma is evident, about 2 minutes.
# Add the pork, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon.
# Cook until all pink is gone, about 5 minutes.
# Add the bean paste, chicken broth and tofu.
# Bring to a boil.
# Reduce the heat and let simmer about 5 minutes.
# Dissolve the cornstarch in water.
# Stir the cornstarch slurry into the broth.
# Bring to a boil to thicken the sauce.
# Just before serving, add the sesame and chile oils.
== Notes ==
== Nutritional information ==
Nutrients per serving: 
* 435 calories | 28 grams protein | 14 grams carbohydrates | 31 grams fat | 33 mg cholesterol | 543 mg sodium
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Category:Chicken stock and broth Recipes
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