Mapo Tofu

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon avocado or organic canola oil
• 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tablespoons doubanjiang paste*
• 1 tablespoon fermented black bean paste
• 1 tablespoon reduced sodium tamari
• ¾ cup low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1 pound firm tofu
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 scallions, finely sliced
• 4 cups cooked brown jasmine rice