Soft Tofu Mapo Tofu

Cut the soft tofu and vegetables into bite-sized pieces.

Heat cooking oil in a pan and sauté minced garlic and minced ginger.

Add ground pork and stir-fry until cooked through.

Add onion and green onion, and continue stir-frying.

Add chili oil and red pepper powder, then mix well.

Add doubanjiang (fermented bean paste), soy sauce, and sugar to make the seasoning sauce.

Pour in broth and bring to a boil.

Add the soft tofu and gently stir while simmering.

Add starch water to adjust the thickness.

Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with black pepper, sesame oil, and chopped scallions.