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MA PO TOFU

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Ma Po Tofu

I got this from Cooking Light and it has become my kitchen staple/fallback.

 


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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (1-pound) package reduced-fat firm tofu, cut into 6 slices
  • 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
  • 4 ounces lean ground pork
  • 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups hot cooked long-grain brown rice
  • 1/3 cup chopped green onions

DIRECTIONS

1) Place tofu slices on several layers of paper towels; cover with additional paper towels. Place a dinner plate on top of covered tofu; let stand 30 minutes.


Remove plate; discard paper towels.


Cut tofu slices into 1/2-inch cubes.


2)Combine broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and chili garlic sauce, stirring with a whisk.


3) Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.


Add pork; cook 4 minutes or until done, stirring to crumble.


Add ginger and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.


Add tofu; cook 4 minutes or until golden, stirring frequently.


Add broth mixture to pan. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute or until mixture thickens.


4) Remove from heat.


Serve tofu mixture over rice.


Sprinkle with onions.


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I got this from Cooking Light and it has become my kitchen staple/fallback.

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