Mabo Dofu Udon

## Begin heating a large pot of water to a boil ## Heat a large frying pan over medium heat with 2 tbsp of a neutral oil, until shimmering. ## Add 2/3rd of the garlic (3-4 cloves), cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add half the green onions, fry for 1-2 minutes until softened. ## Add doubanjiang paste, mix well until combined and a uniform texture and starting to cook. ## Add pork to the pan, breaking up into smaller pieces and cooking until browned. ## Add Shaoxing cooking wine and Black Vinegar, allow liquid to reduce by half. ## Season pork mixture with salt, pepper, and sichuan peppercorns, mix well and set aside. ## Place tofu in a blender, add remaining garlic, salt, and blend until a creamy sauce develops. ## Add frozen udon into the boiling water, typically 1-2 minutes until fully thawed. ## Drain udon noodles, serve in each bowl. Place a serving of pork, and a serving of tofu cream sauce on top. Garnish with remaining green onions. Optionally, add diced avocado for extra flavor. Mix it up, eat and enjoy!