Mapo Tofu
Mapo Tofu is a spicy, flavorful, and mouthwatering Chinese dish made with soft tofu, minced meat, and a rich, spicy sauce. Ingredients: Tofu, Garlic, Corn starch, Vegetable, Sugar, Chicken keema, Spring onion, Soy sauce, Vegetable oil, Peppercorns
40min
Cook Time
4
Servings
Recipe
290 kCal
Recipe
1
Cut 500 grams of soft tofu into 2 cm cubes and set aside. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 4 tablespoons of water to make a slurry and set aside.
2
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon of Sichuan peppercorns and fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove the peppercorns and discard them, leaving the oil in the pan.
3
Add 200 grams of minced meat (pork or beef) to the pan and cook until browned. Add 2 tablespoons of doubanjiang (spicy bean paste) and 1 tablespoon of douchi (fermented black beans), and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
4
Pour in 1 cup of vegetable or chicken broth and bring to a boil. Gently add the tofu cubes to the pan, being careful not to break them. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5-6 minutes.
5
Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Add 2 teaspoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon of rice vinegar, and mix gently.
6
Garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped spring onions and 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Nutrition
290
kCal
18 g
Protein
18 g
Fat
15 g
Carbs
500 g of Tofu
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2 tbsp of Corn Starch
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