Mapo Tofu - Click 'N Cook

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup oil, divided
• 1 whole Thai chili pepper (thinly sliced)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorn
• 3 tablespoons ginger, minced
• 3 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 8 ounces lean ground pork
• 1 tablespoon spicy bean sauce
• 2/3 cup low sodium chicken stock or water
• 1 pound silken tofu (cut into 1 inch cubes)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar (optional)
• 1 scallions, chopped