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Korean Mapo Tofu

Cultural Context

Mapo Tofu, originally from Sichuan, China, has been embraced by Korean cuisine, adapting its spicy and numbing flavors to local tastes. This dish is often enjoyed with rice and is a staple in Korean households for its comforting and hearty profile. Today, variations abound, with some using different proteins or adding vegetables, making it a versatile favorite across Asia.

KoreanKRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 block tofu
100g ground pork
3 tablespoons doubanjiang (spicy bean paste)
3 Vietnamese chili peppers
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 tablespoons fermented black beans
2 teaspoons tianmianjiang (sweet bean sauce)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
350-400ml chicken broth
1 green onion
2-3 tablespoons cornstarch slurry
100ml cooking oil
1/3 teaspoon Sichuan pepper
salt
cilantro (optional)

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner while ground beef is often less expensive.

doubanjiang

💰Cheaper: sambal oelek

Sambal oelek can provide a similar heat and flavor profile.

tofu

🥗Healthier: firm tofu

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Silken tofu is often less expensive and can be used for a creamier texture.

1

Prepare the tofu by cutting it into cubes.

2

In a pan, heat the cooking oil and sauté the minced garlic and ginger until fragrant.

3

Add the ground pork and cook until browned.

4

Stir in the doubanjiang, tianmianjiang, and fermented black beans, mixing well.

5

Add the Vietnamese chili peppers and cook for a few minutes.

6

Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

7

Add the cubed tofu gently into the pan.

8

Season with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and Sichuan pepper.

9

Thicken the sauce with cornstarch slurry until desired consistency is reached.

10

Garnish with chopped green onion and cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

pressingstir-frying

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Mapo TofuMapo Dofu
Local Name: 마파두부

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