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My Mapo Tofu

My Mapo Tofu recipe

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.

Cooking Method
Cuisine
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Difficulty Intermediate
Time
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
  • 400 gram Tofu
  • 200 gram Ground pork
  • 2 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
  • 2 tablespoon Doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste)
  • 2 clove Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger
  • 2 stalk Scallions
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
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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