Vegetarian Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu is a popular Sichuan dish known for its spicy and numbing flavor, which comes from the use of Sichuan peppercorns.

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: 11.

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Vegetarian Mapo Tofu

Cooking Method: Stir-frying Cuisine: Chinese Courses: Dinner, Main Dish, Vegetarian 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 Firm Tofu
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
• 3 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 2 tablespoon Chili Bean Paste
• 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 1 cup Vegetable Stock
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 stalk Green Onion
• 1 teaspoon Sichuan Peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Cut the firm tofu into cubes.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or pan.
3. Add minced garlic and ginger, and stir-fry until fragrant.
4. Add chili bean paste and stir-fry for a minute.
5. Add the tofu cubes and stir gently to coat them with the sauce.
6. Pour in soy sauce and vegetable stock, and bring to a simmer.
7. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry.
8. Add the slurry to the pan and stir until the sauce thickens.
9. Garnish with chopped green onions and Sichuan peppercorns.
10. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 5g

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.