Authentic Mapo Doufu Recipe Sichuan, China

Name: Mapo doufu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 400g (14 oz) soft tofu; 100-150g (3.5 - 5.3 oz) minced beef; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice wine; 1 ½ tbsp broad bean paste (doubanjiang); 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp of water; 1 ½ tbsp Sichuan pepper powder; 3 tbsp sliced scallion; 1 tbsp + 1 tsp chopped garlic; 1 tbsp + 1 tsp chopped ginger; 2 tbsp cooking oil; salt, to taste; 1 tsp sugar (optional)