Ma Po

Ingredients

1/2 c vegetable broth
3/8 c hoisin sauce
1 tb rice wine
3/8 c ketchup
1/2 ts sauce
1 tb sesame oil
1 tb vegetable oil
3 garlic
1 lb firm tofu
2 mung bean sprouts
1 tb cornstarch mixed with
2 tablespoons water
2 green onions

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine broth, hoisin sauce, rice wine or sherry, ketchup & hot sauce. Set aside. Place a wok over high heat, when hot, add vegetable oil. Add garlic & stir for 5 seconds. Add tofu & stir fry for 2 minutes. Stir in reserved sauce & cook 1 minute. Add bean sprouts & cook another minute. Add dissolved cornstarch & stir till sauce thickens. Serve over noodles tossed in sesame oil or over steamed rice.. Garnish with onions.