Mapo Tofu

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons soy sauce, divided
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, divided
• 4 ounces ground pork or ground beef
• 1 1/2 pounds silken or medium firm tofu (medium firm will be easier to handle)
• 1 (1-inch) piece ginger
• 6 cloves garlic
• 1 to 2 medium scallions
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fermented black beans
• 3 tablespoons Sichuan chili bean paste or sauce (doubanjiang), such as Lee Kum Kee
• 1 tablespoon ground Sichuan peppercorns or Chinese red pepper flakes, plus more for serving
• 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as grapeseed
• 1 2/3 cups low-sodium vegetable, chicken, or beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
• 1 1/2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• Steamed white rice , for serving

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