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Spicy Szechuan Tofu

Make Spicy Szechuan Tofu at home with Szechuan Hot Bean Paste, Salt, Sugar, and Szechuan Peppercorn Powder. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/4 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Drain & rinse tofu.

2. 2

   Drain again.

3. 3

   Cut into 1 inch square pieces.

4. 4

   Set wok over high flame & spray w/ oil.

5. 5

   When hot, add ginger, garlic & 2 tb scallions, cook for 30 seconds.

6. 6

   Add hot bean paste & tofu.

7. 7

   Stir gently. Add tamari, salt, sugar & stock, bring to a full boil.

8. 8

   Thicken with cornstarch. Add sesame oil, chili oil & peppercorn powder. Sprinkle with remaining scallions & serve with brown rice.

9. 9

   Collected from the Int'l Cooking Echoes 1995 by Joell Abbott