Spicy Hot Sichuan Tofu

Ingredients

• 2 ts Sugar
• 1 tb Red hot pepper oil (or more)
• 1 tb Soy sauce
• 1 lb Tofu (firm or soft); diced
• 2 cloves Garlic (or more), minced
• 1/2 ts Sichuan Peppercorn powder (amount may be doubled)
• 3 tb Vinegar
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 tb Ginger root minced
• 1 tb Hot Bean Paste
• 2 tb Corn or canola oil
• 1 tb Cornstarch
• 1/4 c Water chestnuts chopped
• 1/4 lb Fresh mushrooms chopped
• 3 Green onions (or more) minced
• 1 tb Sherry