Spicy Tofu and Spinach in a Mapo Inspired Sauce
Mapo tofu is a popular Chinese dish from the Sichuan province 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.
Spicy Tofu and Spinach in a Mapo Inspired Sauce
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cut the tofu into cubes and blanch the spinach.
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Heat vegetable oil in a wok and fry garlic, ginger, and Sichuan peppercorns until fragrant.
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Add chili bean paste and stir-fry for a minute.
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Add tofu, soy sauce, and cornstarch mixture. Stir-fry until the sauce thickens.
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Add blanched spinach and water. Cook for another 2 minutes.
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Garnish with chopped green onions and salt. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
- Sugars 3g
- 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.
