Recipe Ma Po Tofu (Main Dish)

Required Ingredients:

• 4 ounces ground pork
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
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• 1/2 tablespoon fermented black beans, rinsed and mashed
• 1/2 tablespoon chili paste with garlic
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
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• 1 (14 ounce) package tofu, drained and cut into cubes
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with equal parts water

Preparing/Cooking:

• In a small bowl, combine ground pork, sherry and 1 teaspoon cornstarch; set aside.
• In a separate small bowl, combine black beans, chile paste, cayenne pepper, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger; set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
• If pork is lean, add 1 tablespoon oil.
• Cook pork until evenly browned.
• Stir in black bean mixture, tofu, and peas.
• Pour in chicken broth, and bring to a boil.
• Stir in dissolved cornstarch, and cook until thickened.

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