4 tofu spicy szechwan 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

firm tofu, safflower oil, cornstarch, szechwan spicy peanut satay sauce, green onion, thinly sliced

sesame oil, cooking oil, chopped sweet onion (can also use green onions), crushed garlic, ground turkey (can also use ground beef, pork, chicken, lamb), chili paste, to taste (we like sriracha brand ), chicken stock, soy sauce (to taste), sake (rice wine or other white wine), minced gingerroot, silken tofu (drained and cut into cubes), cornstarch