Recipe of Ma Po Tofu

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Instructions:

Step 1
• Heat vegetable oil in a wok or deep skillet over medium heat. Add Sichuan peppercorns and toast for a minute until fragrant. Remove and discard them.
Step 2
• In the same oil, add minced garlic, ginger, and chopped green onions. Sauté for a minute until aromatic.
Step 3
• Add ground pork and cook until it's no longer pink, breaking it apart with a spatula.
Step 4
• Stir in doubanjiang (fermented chili bean paste) and cook for another minute.
Step 5
• Add cubed tofu and gently stir to combine without breaking the tofu.
Step 6
• Pour in soy sauce, sugar, and chicken or vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer.
Step 7
• Add the cornstarch-water mixture to thicken the sauce. Stir well.
Step 8
• Season with salt to taste.
Step 9
• Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.
Step 10
• Enjoy your homemade Ma Po Tofu with steamed rice!