Dinner Tonight: Mapo Tofu

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound soft tofu, drained and cut into 1 inch cubes
• 3 tablespoons peanut oil
• 6 ounces ground pork
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 leeks, thinly sliced, thick green parts discarded
• 2 1/2 tablespoons chili bean paste
• 1 tablespoon fermented black beans
• 2 teaspoons Sichuan pepper, ground
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons cold water
• 1 tablespoon scallions, sliced