My Mapo Tofu

My Mapo Tofu recipe pinit

Mapo tofu is a popular dish from Sichuan cuisine known for its spicy and numbing flavor.

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.

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

Instructions

  1. Cut the tofu into cubes and set aside.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or pan over medium heat.
  3. Add Sichuan peppercorns, garlic, ginger, and scallions. Stir-fry for a minute.
  4. Add ground pork and cook until browned.
  5. Add Doubanjiang and stir-fry for another minute.
  6. Add tofu cubes and gently stir to coat with the sauce.
  7. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry.
  8. Pour the slurry into the wok and stir gently to thicken the sauce.
  9. Season with soy sauce and salt.
  10. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  11. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  12. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 250kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g24%
Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
Sugars 2g
Protein 15g30%

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

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