Delicious Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu is a popular Sichuan dish known for its spicy and numbing flavor. It was named after a pockmarked (mapo) woman who created the dish in Chengdu, China.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Delicious Mapo Tofu

Cooking Method: Stir-frying Cuisine: Chinese Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 400 gram Tofu
• 200 gram Ground pork
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
• 2 tablespoon Chili bean paste
• 1 tablespoon Fermented black beans
• 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 cup Water
• 2 stalk Green onions

Instructions

1. Cut the tofu into small cubes and set aside.
2. Heat oil in a wok or pan over medium heat. Add the ground pork and cook until browned.
3. Add the garlic, ginger, Sichuan peppercorns, chili bean paste, and fermented black beans. Stir-fry for a minute until fragrant.
4. Add the tofu and stir gently to combine.
5. In a separate bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water. Pour the mixture into the wok and stir gently.
6. Cook for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
7. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot with rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 2g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.