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) (*Footnote 1)

2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)

1 teaspoon light soy sauce

½ teaspoon ginger , minced (or ¼ teaspoon ginger powder)

subheading: For braising:

1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional) (*Footnote 2)

2 teaspoons Sichuan peppercorns (increase to 3 teaspoons if you like your dish extra numbing)

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

3 tablespoons Doubanjiang (reduce to 2 tablespoons for a less saltier and less spicy taste)

2 tablespoons green onion , chopped

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

1 cup water (or chicken stock)

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

¼ teaspoon five-spice powder

1 teaspoon sugar (or to taste)

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

steamed rice to serve with (optional)

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