Mapo Tofu Recipe - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 15 ounces firm tofu (cut into small cubes (use 1 pack))
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil (divided (or use chili oil))
• 8 ounces ground pork (or use ground beef)
• 3 tablespoons doubanjiang (Chinese chili-bean paste)
• 1-2 hot peppers (chopped)
• 4 green onions (chopped (white and green parts))
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 1 teaspoon Chinese 5 Spice (optional)
• 1/2 cup chicken stock (or more, as desired)
• 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (plus 2 tablespoons water)
• 1 teaspoon sichuan peppercorns (crushed or ground)
• Spicy chili flakes
• Chopped scallions or green onion or other chopped fresh herbs
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• Steamed rice