Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu is a spicy Chinese dish made with pork and tofu.  Its quick and easy to make and both my husband and I love it.  The video will show you how to make it step by step.

The ingredients you will need are:
8 ounces of ground pork, you can substitute another ground meat (beef, turkey) if you like.
1 16-18 ounce block of tofu
1 tsp ginger paste or freshly minced ginger
1 tsp minced garlic
2-3 Tbsp toban djan (chili bean sauce)
3-4 scallions  or a small bunch of garlic chives to garnish

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