Ma Po Tofu

Name: Ma Po Tofu
Yield: makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut or other oil; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons peeled and minced fresh ginger; 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, or to taste; 1/2 pound ground pork; 1 cup chopped scallion, green part only; 1 cup stock, preferably homemade (pages 160–163), or water; 2 pounds soft or silken tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/4 cup soy sauce; Salt to taste; Minced fresh cilantro leaves for garnish, optional

December 14, 2011

This is not a stir-fry but a simmered dish, easy and fast. The cooking time totals about 10 minutes, and the preparation time is about the same, so make sure to start a pot of rice before anything else. Other meat you can use here: ground turkey, chicken, veal, or beef.

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