Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu is a popular Chinese dish featuring soft tofu set in a spicy, flavorful sauce filled with minced meat. It is a classic Sichuan dish, known for its signature numbing and spicy taste.

Mapo Tofu

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Mapo Tofu is a popular Chinese dish featuring soft tofu set in a spicy, flavorful sauce filled with minced meat. It is a classic Sichuan dish, known for its signature numbing and spicy taste.

Servings 4 people

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  

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• 400 grams tofu cut into cubes
• 200 grams ground pork
• 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns roasted and ground
• 2 tablespoons doubanjiang spicy fermented bean paste
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 inch ginger minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 bunches scallions chopped

Instructions

 

• Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add ground pork and cook until browned.
• Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
• Add doubanjiang to the pan, stirring to combine. Cook for 2 minutes.
• Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
• Gently add the tofu cubes and soy sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Mix in the cornstarch slurry and simmer until the sauce thickens.
• Stir in ground Sichuan peppercorns and scallions.
• Serve hot, optionally garnishing with extra scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Calories: 350kcal

Meal Type: Dinner

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: chinese cuisine, Sichuan, Spicy Food

Cooking Method: Baked

Diet: Meatlovers

Time: 30-45 Min

Level: Easy

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