My Family’s Recipe for Szechuan Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu is a popular Szechuan dish known for its spicy and numbing flavor, thanks to the Szechuan peppercorns. It is believed to have been created by a woman with a pockmarked face, hence the name ‘Mapo’, which means ‘pockmarked grandma’ in Chinese.

This is vegan, gluten free, high protein and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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My Family’s Recipe for Szechuan Mapo Tofu

Cooking Method: Stir-frying Cuisine: Chinese Courses: Dinner, 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

• 14 ounce Tofu
• 1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns
• 200 gram Ground beef
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 2 tablespoon Chili bean paste
• 1 tablespoon Fermented black beans
• 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• ¹⁄₄ cup Water
• 2 stalk Green onions
• 2 tablespoon Cooking oil

Instructions

1. Cut the tofu into small cubes and set aside.
2. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium heat and add the Szechuan peppercorns. Toast them for about 1 minute until fragrant, then remove and crush them.
3. Add the ground beef to the wok and cook until browned. Remove the beef and set aside.
4. In the same wok, add the garlic, ginger, and chili bean paste. Stir-fry for about 1 minute.
5. Add the fermented black beans, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Stir-fry for another minute.
6. Return the beef to the wok and add the tofu. Stir gently to combine.
7. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the wok and stir gently.
8. Cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
9. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot with steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 8g3%

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.