Ma Po Tofu (P.F. Changs)

• 1 package tofu
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 tablespoon Sichuan pepper-corn oil
• 2 tablespoons Sichuan chili bean past
• 2 tablespoons Sichuan preserved vegetables
• 1 tablespoon fermented black beans
• 1 teaspoon ground Sichuan chilis
• 1 can vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 scallions chopped
• 4 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 6 tablespoons water

1. cut tofu into one inch cubes and then cook in simmering salted water for a minimum of three minutes, then strain well and reserve. Next use a hot wok to heat both oils and chili bean paste. Cook over medium heat for 30 seconds, then add preserved vegetable, black beans and ground chilies. Cook for an additional 20 seconds. Next add the stock, sugar, soy sauce and tofu, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add scallions and simmer an additional 30 seconds. Mix together the cornstarch and water, then add to the mixture in the wok one small bit at a time until it reaches desired thickness. Serve with steamed broccoli.

tofu, canola oil, sichuan pepper, sichuan chili bean past, vegetables, black beans, ground sichuan chilis, vegetable broth, sugar, soy sauce, scallions, cornstarch, water

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/ma-po-tofu-pf-changs (may not work)