Ma-Po Tofu

Name: Ma-Po Tofu
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 1/4 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons hot bean paste; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; Additive-free kosher salt to taste; 1 lb regular or soft (not silken) tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons corn, peanut, or canola oil; 1/2 lb ground pork shoulder (preferably 75% lean); 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon finely minced peeled fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water; 1 1/2 teaspoons Japanese sesame oil; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon toasted Sichuan-peppercorn powder; 3 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion; Accompaniment: steamed rice