Ma Po Tofu

Last night I decided to make a tasty Asian dish I originally had at P.F. Changs called "Ma Po Tofu." I found a recipe online that looked like had been posted by the chef who originally came up with this little delight at that restaurant. I will post the recipe I found for you!

Ma Po Tofu

Ingredients:

• A block of Tofu cut into 1 inch pieces
• 3 Tbsp Canola Oil
• 2 Tbsp Sichuan Chili Bean Paste
• 2 Tbsp. Sichuan Preserved Vegetable (or Kosher Pickles)
• 1 Tbsp. Fermented Black Beans
• 1 tsp. Ground Sichuan Chilies
• 1 Cup Vegetable Stock
• 2 tsp. Granulated Sugar
• 4 tsp. Soy Sauce
• 2 chopped Scallions
• 2 Tbsp. Cornstarch mixed with 3 Tbsp Water

Directions:

1. Saute Chili Bean Paste, Fermented Black Beans, Ground Chilies, and Preserved Vegetable in Wok for 30 seconds.
2. Add Vegetable Stock, Granulated Sugar, Soy Sauce, Tofu and Scallions and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Add mixture of Cornstarch and Water and stir until thickened.

I served my Ma Po Tofu with Steamed Broccoli and Jasmin Rice.