Classic Mapo Tofu

Directions

1. 1
   Cut the tofu (bean curd) into 1 inch cubes.
2. 2
   Chop the green onions.
3. 3
   Use medium high heat to heat up a wok and add vegetable oil. When oil just starts to smoke, add the hot bean paste.
4. 4
   Mash the bean paste with a spatula, then add the paprika powder.
5. 5
   Throw tofu cubes in and give them several stir.
6. 6
   Add szechuan pepper powder and stir several times.
7. 7
   Turn down the heat to medium, cook for 3 - 4 minutes.
8. 8
   While cooking, mix cornstarch with water.
9. 9
   Add minced garlic and cornstarch mixture into the wok. Stir gently until tofu cube are covered by the thickened sauce.
10. 10
    Serve with chopped green onion garnish.