Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1       tablespoon    szechuan hot bean paste
  1       tablespoon    tamari
   1/2    teaspoon      salt
   1/2    teaspoon      sugar
   1/2    cup           stock
   1/2    tablespoon    cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
  1       teaspoon      sesame oil
  2       drops         hot chili oil
   1/4    teaspoon      szechuan peppercorn powder

Preparation:

Drain and rinse tofu. Drain again. Cut into 1 inch square pieces. Set wok over high flame and add oil. When hot, add ginger, garlic and 2 tb scallions, cook for 30 seconds. Add hot bean paste and tofu. Stir gently. Add tamari, salt, sugar and stock, bring to a full boil. Thicken with cornstarch. Add sesame oil, chili oil and peppercorn powder. Sprinkle with remaining scallions and serve with brown rice.