Ma Po Tofu with Mushrooms

Ingredients

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• 2 blocks (14 oz/400 g each) soft tofu, cubed
• 2 cups shiitake mushrooms, chopped
• 1 tbsp doubanjiang
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 cup vegetable broth or water
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp neutral oil
• 2 scallions, sliced

Let’s make it

1. Cook mushrooms with oil, garlic, and ginger over medium heat until softened.
2. Stir in doubanjiang and soy sauce, then add broth and tofu. Simmer gently 5 minutes.
3. Add cornstarch slurry and cook 1 minute to lightly thicken.
4. Top with scallions and serve with rice.