Easy Low-Calorie and Fat-Reduced Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu is a popular Sichuan dish known for its numbing and spicy flavors. It is named after the pockmarked (ma) old lady (po) who supposedly invented the dish.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 10.

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Easy Low-Calorie and Fat-Reduced Mapo Tofu

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

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 14 ounce Firm Tofu
• 2 teaspoon Vegetable Oil
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 2 tablespoon Chili Bean Paste
• 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• ¹⁄₄ cup Water
• 2 stalk Green Onion
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Sichuan Peppercorns

Instructions

1. Cut the firm tofu into small cubes.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or pan over medium heat.
3. Add minced garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for 1 minute.
4. Add chili bean paste and stir-fry for another minute.
5. Add the tofu cubes and gently stir to coat them with the sauce.
6. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, cornstarch, and water. Pour the mixture into the wok and stir gently.
7. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
8. Garnish with chopped green onions and Sichuan peppercorns.
9. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
10. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 3g

Protein 12g24%

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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.