"Spicy, mouth-tingling, porky: Those are the words you’ll be using to describe this tofu recipe...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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8 ounces ground pork
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1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
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4 garlic cloves, sliced
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1 (1 1/2-inch) piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped
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4 scallions, chopped, plus more for serving
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorns or freshly ground black pepper
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2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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3 tablespoons Chinese black bean garlic sauce
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 pound silken tofu, drained, cut into 1-inch pieces
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Torn basil leaves and steamed white rice (for serving)