How to Make Sichuan Home-style Tofu

Ingredients:North Tofu 1 block (300 grams), pork Lean meat 100 grams,Green onion 2 pieces, fresh green Red bell pepper each 1 piece,Ginger Paste 5 grams, garlic paste 5 grams, chopped green onions 5 grams
Seasonings:
a：Dark soy sauce 1 teaspoon, light soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon,Corn Starch 2 teaspoons, water 1 tablespoon,Salad Oil 1 tablespoon
b: Hot red oil Doubanjiang Sauce 1/2 tablespoon, sugar 1 teaspoon, dark soy sauce 1 teaspoon, rice wine 1 teaspoon,Chicken broth 1/2 cup (150ml),
c: Water and cornstarch slurry: 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water
Steps:
1. Slice the northern tofu into large thin pieces, cut green onion into small segments, red bell pepper into small pieces, chop ginger, garlic, and green onion whites.
2. Cut the lean pork into slices, marinate with dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, cornstarch, water, and salad oil for 10 minutes.
3.Fry in a non-stick pan Heat 2 tablespoons of oil, add tofu pieces and fry over medium-high heat until both sides are golden yellow. Remove and set aside.
4. Add the marinated Pork slices and cook until 80% done, remove and set aside.



5. Clean the pan, add 1 tablespoon of oil, and stir-fry ginger, garlic, and green onion paste in cold oil until fragrant. Add hot red oil doubanjiang sauce and stir-fry until fragrant.
6. Add chicken broth or water, sugar, dark soy sauce, rice wine, bring to a boil. Mix in the water and cornstarch slurry quickly.
7. Add the fried tofu pieces, simmer over low heat for 2 minutes.
8. Add the stir-fried red bell pepper and green onion segments, and the cooked pork slices, cook until the peppers are just tender.



Tips:
1. Most importantly, the hot red oil doubanjiang sauce is very salty; do not add too much, remember not to add salt again, only a little dark soy sauce is needed. Also, add some sugar to balance its saltiness.
2. Do not simmer the tofu for too long; do not reduce the broth too much. Some juice sticking to the tofu makes it more delicious.