Chinese Mabo Tofu Recipe

Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl; set aside.

Brown ground pork in a small skillet over medium-high heat about 5 minutes. Drain fat.

Heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or wok. Cook the garlic and ginger root in the oil until fragrant about 1 minute. Stir in tofu and cook for 2 minutes. Season with the soy sauce hot bean sauce and sugar; stir to combine.

Stir in the cooked pork and green onion. Sprinkle with the cornstarch and water mixture; cook and stir until thickened about 2 minutes. Stir the sesame oil into the thickened mabo tofu.