Ma Po Tofu

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Spicy tofu and ground pork. This is an adaptation of recipe #78452 by daydream. I couldn't find many of the items so i improvised. It is essential that you prep everything before starting this recipe, it goes fast once you get started.

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Steps

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Place 1 tablespoon of the chopped ginger into a large zip-lock bag , and reserve the remainder.

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Add the remaining marinade ingredients to the bowl , and mix well.

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Add the ground pork , mix marinade and ground pork together , and put in refrigerator to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

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Remove hard stems from shiitake mushrooms and slice finely.

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Blanch the tofu in boiling water for 2-3 minutes , then drain.

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Combine the garlic with the reserved ginger , and process together with a stick blender or spice grinder until they form a thick paste.

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Heat large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add the sesame and olive oil and just as it is starting to smoke , add the garlic / ginger pasted and stir-fry , stirring continuously for approximately 30 seconds.

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Next add the black bean hot sauce , szechwan stir fry sauce , chili oil , shiitake mushrooms , and stir-fry for approximately 60 seconds.

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Stir meat mixture , add it to the skillet , and continue to stir-fry over high heat for two to thre.

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Ingredients

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ground pork, fresh ginger, fresh shiitake mushroom, boiling water, firm tofu, garlic cloves, green onions, olive oil, sesame oil, hot black bean sauce, stir-fry sauce, hot chili oil, light soy sauce, water, green onion, soy sauce, dry sherry, cornstarch