Authentic Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐)

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subheading: Marinade (*see footnote 1):

120 grams (4 ounces) ground meat (pork, chicken or turkey)

2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine (or Japanese Sake)

1 teaspoon light soy sauce

½ teaspoon minced ginger (or ¼ teaspoon ginger powder)

subheading: For braising:

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

3 tablespoons Doubanjiang (spicy fermented bean paste)

2 tablespoons chopped green onion

1 block (400-g / 14-oz) firm or medium firm tofu, cut into 1.5cm (½ inch) squares

2 teaspoons Chinese chili oil (1 teaspoon for a less spicy dish)

¼ teaspoon five-spice powder

1 teaspoon sugar or to taste

(optional) 1 tablespoon green part of chopped green onion for garnish

(optional) steamed rice to serve with

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