Description
Mapo Tofu is a flavorful and spicy dish that combines tofu with ground pork and a variety of seasonings for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 pound ground pork (or ground beef)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon doubanjiang (spicy bean paste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns (optional, for extra heat)
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground pork and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the doubanjiang, soy sauce, and sugar to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Gently add the tofu cubes to the skillet, being careful not to break them. Simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the tofu to absorb the flavors.
- Stir in the cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and stir gently to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and Sichuan peppercorns if using.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground pork with finely chopped mushrooms or tempeh.
- For a spicier kick, add more doubanjiang or a splash of chili oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: N/A