Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu is a popular Chinese dish from Sichuan cuisine. It is known for its spicy and numbing flavor, which comes from Sichuan peppercorns.

This is vegan, gluten free, high protein and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Mapo Tofu

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 880

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 300 gram Tofu
• 200 gram Ground Pork
• 2 teaspoon Sichuan Peppercorns
• 2 tablespoon Doubanjiang (Fermented Bean Paste)
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 4 stalks Scallions
• 3 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Cut tofu into small cubes. Blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium heat. Add Sichuan peppercorns, garlic, ginger, and scallions. Stir-fry until fragrant.
3. Add ground pork and stir-fry until cooked.
4. Add doubanjiang and stir-fry for 1 minute.
5. Add tofu and gently stir to combine.
6. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Pour the slurry into the wok and stir gently to thicken the sauce.
7. Season with soy sauce and salt.
8. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 6g2%

Sugars 2g

Protein 18g36%

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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.