Quick & Easy Mapo Tofu

1: Cook the garlic in a wok over medium heat until fragrant.

2: Add in the ginger and pork and cook until pork is brown.

3: Add in the shallots and Sichuan peppercorn and cook until the shallots are translucent.

4: Add in the shao xing cooking wine and cook another 1-2 mins.

5: Add the hoisin sauce and do ban jiang. Stir fry for 1min over high heat.

6: Add the chicken stock and white pepper powder. Let the chicken stock come to a simmer.

7: Add the cornstarch slurry, combine well. It will thicken.

8: Gently add in the tofu and coat it in the sauce.

9: Cover and let simmer for 3-5 mins over low medium heat.

10: Mix in the scallions and serve!