How to make VEGAN MAPO TOFU?

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Tempeh adds protein and texture, while silken tofu is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos offers a similar flavor.

Press tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut into cubes.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add ginger and garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in red chili paste and fermented black beans; cook for another 2 minutes.

Add cubed tofu and gently toss to coat in the sauce.

Pour in vegetable broth and soy sauce; bring to a simmer.

Sprinkle in sugar and ground Sichuan peppercorns; stir well.

Mix cornstarch with a small amount of water to create a slurry; add to the skillet.

Cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.

Drizzle with sesame oil and rice vinegar; stir to combine.

Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro before serving.

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