My Version of Ma Po Tofu - 麻婆豆腐

Frankly, I just started to explore Tofu dish lately.  I have tried a few recipes, but, my kids love this recipe the best.  So, I would like to share it with you today.

Ingredients:

• 600g tofu - cut into 1.5cm cube
• 250g minced pork - marinated with 2 tbsp light soy sauce and 1 tsp corn flour
• 3 cloves garlic - minced
• 1 cup cut spring onion
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 tsp homemade chili oil - http://shlau06.blogspot.com/2010/10/chilli-oil.html
• 1 tbsp salted black bean
• 1 tsp soy bean paste
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce /to taste
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tbsp corn flour + 2 tbsp water
• 1 cup water

Procedure:

1. Heat 2 tbsp of cooking oil, fry the marinated ground pork until brown.
2. Add minced garlic, fry for a minute, then add chili oil, soy bean paste, salted black bean, continue frying for another 2 minute.
3. Add tofu cubes, fry for another minute, then add 1 cup of water.
4. Add light soy sauce and sugar, thicken it with corn flour+water.
5. Pop in the spring onion and have the final stir.

It will take you less than 30 minutes from cook to serve!