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Ingredients

• 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms
• 2 cups water
• 15 ounce block of soft tofu (do not use silken)
• Salt
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 small dried hot red peppers
• 1 tablespoon fermented black beans, rinsed
• 1 tablespoon fermented spicy broad bean paste (doubanjiang)
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon finely ground Sichuan pepper
• 1 tablespoon corn- or potato starch, dissolved in 3 tablespoons cold water
• 1/2 cup slivered scallions, both white and green parts
• Cilantro sprigs, for garnish