3 spicy bean curd Recipes

ground beef (authentic) or 1/2 lb pork, fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped, tree ears dried mushrooms (about 1/2 oz) or 1/4 cup dried shiitake mushroom (about 1/2 oz), boiling water, firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (or smaller if preferred), garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped, whole canned water chestnuts, rinsed and finely chopped, green onions, sliced finely, peanut oil, brown bean sauce (or substitute black bean sauce), szechwan chili sauce (or substitute asian hot chile sauce with garlic), sugar, light soy sauce, water, ground roasted szechuan peppercorns , to taste, sesame oil, salt, chopped cilantro, freshly cooked rice, spring onion, sliced finely, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine or 2 tbsp dry sherry, cornstarch

clear vegetable broth or 62 oz chicken broth (i used chicken broth in mine), fresh grated ginger, dark sesame oil, low sodium soy sauce (optional), very thinly sliced fresh gai lan, stems and florets (may substitute fresh broccoli), fresh hot red chile, sliced, low-fat extra-firm silken tofu, drained and cut into large cubes, scallions, sliced fine, chopped cilantro