Spicy Tofu

•2 cups tofu* or one package (4 pieces)

•1 tbsp sesame oil (Chinese dark sesame oil is preferred)

•2 tbsp black bean paste

•1 tbsp soy sauce

•1 tbsp water

•1 tsp chopped ginger

•1 chili

•¼ cup chopped cilantro

•½ cup soy meat (small pieces)

•1 tsp corn starch (mix with 1 tbsp cold water)

•1 cup water

Cut tofu s(silken tofu is the best, medium or hard also good) into small cubes. Soak soy meat in a bowel with black bean paste, soy sauce, and water for a least 15 minutes.

Heat the pan with oil, add ginger. Cook ginger for 1 minute then add seasoned soy meat and cook for 5 minutes. Add tofu, 1 cup of water, and chili and cook for 5 minutes. Turn the heat to low, add corn starch mix and cook for one more minute. When it is done, sprinkle some sesame oil and cilantro on top.

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