ma po tofu

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 ounces ground lamb
• 2 tablespoons dry
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/2 tablespoon fermented black beans, rinsed and mashed
• 1/2 tablespoon chili paste with garlic
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 (14 ounce) package tofu, drained and cut into cubes
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with equal parts water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• in a small bowl, combine ground lamb, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch; set aside.
• in a separate small bowl, combine black beans, chile paste, cayenne pepper, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger; set aside.
• heat a large skillet over medium heat. if lamb is lean, add 1 tablespoon oil. cook lamb until evenly browned. stir in black bean mixture, tofu, and peas. pour in chicken broth, and bring to a boil. stir in dissolved cornstarch, and cook until thickened.