Ma Po Tofu

Replication of a favourite dish at a local restaurant - Pork can be substituted the Turkey if you prefer. My partner, who is not a Tofu fan, loves this dish.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 500  g ground turkey
• 500  g firm tofu, Diced
• 1  small  white onion, Diced
• 2  garlic cloves, Finely Diced
•  fresh ginger, 1 square inch, Finely Diced
• 2  teaspoons  peanut oil
• 1  teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
• 10  medium green onions, Thinly Sliced
• 1  sweet red pepper, Diced
• 1  medium tomatoes, Diced
• 1  teaspoon  sesame oil
• 1  tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 1  cup chicken broth
• 1  tablespoon catsup
• 1  tablespoon  minced  hot red pepper
• 1  tablespoon lime juice

Directions

1. Braise Onion, Garlic, Ginger, White Onion & Five Spice in Peanut Oil for a minute or two.
2. Add Ground Turkey and cook until brown.
3. Add Hot Red Pepper, Lime Juice, Tomato, 3/4 of the Sweet Red Pepper, 3/4 of the Green Onions, Tomato Catsup, Soy Sauce & Chicken consommé and cook (covered but check and stir often) on a medium heat until 3/4 of the liquid is absorbed.
4. Add Tofu and cook until heated through (about 5 minutes).
5. Add Remaining Sweet Red Pepper and Green Onions, along with the sesame oil, cook for 1 minute.
6. Serve with rice or in lettuce leaf cups.