mw@brunix.UUCP (Mason Woo) (02/08/84)
You'll need a wok to make this yummy hot and spicy bean cake. Rice is the perfect accompaniment; start it early. 1 Tbsp. hot bean sauce (or less) 1/2 lb. ground pork 1 tsp. soy sauce 1 1/2 tsp. sugar 4 bean curds (about 8 oz.) 2 Tbsp. peanut oil 2 Tbsp. minced ginger 1 Tbsp. minced garlic (or less) 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup chicken stock or water 1 tsp. toasted & ground peppercorns or black pepper (or less) 1/2 cup sliced scallions 2 tsp. cornstach dissolved into 1 Tbsp. water 1 Tbsp. sesame oil preparation takes about 10 to minutes (all told) 1) mash together bean sauce, pork, soy sauce and sugar 2) separately mash bean curd 3) heat wok 4) add peanut oil, ginger, garlic, salt (stir for 30 seconds) 5) add pork and brown (couple of minutes) 6) drain fat from wok 7) add chicken stock, simmer in wok for 3 minutes 8) add bean curd, cook for 2 minutes 9) add pepper, scallions, cornstarch and water--30 seconds 10) remove from heat, stir in sesame oil 11) garnish with extra scallions This makes a hot and spicy dish. Lessen the amounts of hot bean sauce and ground pepper. Enjoy.