Mapo Tofu

Ingredients

• 1/4 lb. ground beef, ground pork, or minced mushrooms
• 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
• 1 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp. ground white pepper
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp. peanut oil or other neutral oil
• 2 tbsp. chili paste, preferably doubanjiang
• 1 tbsp. fermented black beans, roughly chopped
• 2-3 tsp. crushed Szechuan peppercorns
• 6 cloves garlic, halved
• 1½” piece ginger, minced
• 5 scallions, cut into 1½” pieces, plus more for garnish
• 1 tbsp. granulated sugar
• 1 lb. soft tofu, cut into 1½” cubes
• 1 1/2 c. water or low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil
• 1 tsp. Chinese black vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. MSG (optional)
• Chili oil, for topping (optional)
• Cooked rice, for serving

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