Spicy Szechuan Tofu

Ingredients:

24 oz Soft tofu
2 tb Oil
1 ts Minced fresh ginger
1 ea Garlic clove, minced
3 tb Chopped scallions
1 tb Szechuan hot bean paste
1 tb Tamari
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Sugar
1/2 c Stock
1/2 tb Cornstarch dissolved in 2
-- tb water
1 ts Sesame oil
2 dr Hot chili oil
1/4 ts Szechuan peppercorn powder

Method:

Drain & rinse tofu.
Drain again.
Cut into 1 inch square pieces.
Set wok over high flame & add oil.
When hot, add ginger, garlic & 2 tb scallions, cook for 30 seconds.
Add hot bean paste & tofu.
Stir gently.
Add tamari, salt, sugar & stock, bring to a full boil.
Thicken with cornstarch.
Add sesame oil, chili oil & peppercorn powder.
Sprinkle with remaining scallions & serve with brown rice.