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Ma Po Tofu


Ingredients

  • ½ pound firm tofu, cut into 6 slices
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
  • 8 ounces lean ground pork
  • 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups hot cooked long-grain brown rice
  • ⅓ cup chopped green onions

Directions

  1. Place tofu slices on several layers of paper towels; cover with additional paper towels. Place a dinner plate on top of covered tofu; let stand 30 minutes. Remove plate; discard paper towels. Cut tofu slices into ½-inch cubes.
  2. Combine broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and chili garlic sauce, stirring with a whisk.
  3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook 4 minutes or until done, stirring to crumble.
  4. Add ginger and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  5. Add tofu; cook 4 minutes or until golden, stirring frequently.
  6. Add broth mixture to pan. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute or until mixture thickens.
  7. Remove from heat. Serve tofu mixture over rice. Sprinkle with onions.

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