Here is a delicous, spicy recipe for tofu, with Chinese origins. It lends itself to infinite variations, but here's the basic recipe:

In a large skillet, saute ginger, garlic, and scallions in the cooking oil. When garlic is slightly browned, add ground pork, and cook until meat is thoroughly browned.

Mix cornstarch in a cup of water, and add to the meat in the skillet. Bring to a simmer. At this point, add the bean sauce, chili sauce, and soy sauce and stir all well. The sauce should just begin to thicken a bit.

Finally, add the tofu pieces, and gently stir so it's well mixed with the sauce. Cover and simmer for 20- 30 minutes. Serve over rice. some

-use ground beef or ground turkey, or mix ground meats

-use no meat at all, and sautee bell peppers or mushrooms, or other vegetables

-use meat and vegetables!

-add fresh spicy chiles for an extra zing

Abbyk@Uclink.Berkeley.Edu

(Abby Kavner)