Ma Po Tofu (Stir-Fried Bean Curd with Ground Turkey or Vegan ground)

Directions

1. In a medium bowl combine the turkey, egg, (or supstitute with vegan ground round) 1 tbsp. of the cornstarch, the five-spice powder, 1 tbsp.of the scallions, 1/2 tsp. of the sugar, 1/4 tsp. of the sesame oil and the salt. In a wok, heat 1 tbsp. of the vegetable oil over high heat until shimmering, then add the turkey mixture and break it up as it browns. Stir fry until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
2. Lower the heat to moderate and heat the remaining 1 1/2 tsp. of vegetable oil until hot. Stir in 6 more tbsp. of the scallions, the red pepper, jalapeno, garlic and ginger. Stir fry until fragrant about 30 seconds. Add the turkey and the remaining 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar; mix well. Increase the heat to high, stir in the chicken stock, soy sauce and oyster sauce and bring to a boil.
3. Meanwhile, dissolve the remaining 2 tsp. cornstarch in 2 tsp. of water, add the the mixture and bring back to a boil. Gently stir in the tofu, and cook until heated through. Spoon onto a serving platter and sprinkle the remaining scallions on top. Drizzle the remaining 1/2 tsp. sesame oil over the mixture. Serve with steamed rice