Ingredients:
- 1 block of firm tofu, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 2-3 tbsp Sichuan chili bean paste (doubanjiang)
- 2-3 tbsp chili oil with sediment (layou)
- 1 tbsp fermented black beans, rinsed and mashed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorn powder
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
- Vegetable oil for cooking
Instructions:
- Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add enough vegetable oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Add the ground pork and cook until browned and crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the garlic, ginger, Sichuan peppercorn powder, and fermented black beans. Stir-fry for 10-20 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the Sichuan chili bean paste and chili oil. Stir-fry for another 10-20 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the tofu cubes, soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine. Stir gently to combine, taking care not to break up the tofu.
- Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5-10 minutes until the tofu has absorbed some of the flavor and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Add the cornstarch slurry and stir gently to thicken the sauce.
- Add the cooked ground pork and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot with steamed rice. Enjoy!