chinese mabo tofu

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• 1/2 pound ground lamb
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 5 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hot bean sauce
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl; set aside.
• brown ground lamb in a small skillet over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes. drain fat.
• heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or wok. cook the garlic and ginger root in the oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. stir in tofu and cook for 2 minutes. season with the soy sauce, hot bean sauce, and sugar; stir to combine.
• stir in the cooked lamb and green onion. sprinkle with the cornstarch and water mixture; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. stir the sesame oil into the thickened mabo tofu.