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Mapo Tofu

Cultural Context

Originating from Sichuan province in China, Mapo Tofu is a beloved dish known for its bold flavors and numbing spiciness from Sichuan peppercorns. Traditionally, it features soft tofu and minced meat in a spicy sauce, often enjoyed with rice. Today, it has gained international popularity, inspiring various adaptations and vegetarian versions, making it a staple in Chinese cuisine around the world.

ChineseCNmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
silken tofu (絹豆腐) 150g
green onion (ねぎ) 5cm
ginger (しょうが) 1/2 piece
ground pork (豚ひき肉) 50g
sugar (砂糖) 1 tsp
soy sauce (しょうゆ) 2 tsp
oyster sauce (オイスターソース) 2 tsp
chicken bouillon (鶏ガラスープの素) 1 tsp
doubanjiang (豆板醤) 1/2 tsp
potato starch (片栗粉) 1 tsp
chili oil (ラー油) to taste
black pepper (こしょう) to taste
chopped green onion (細ねぎ) to taste
sesame oil (ごま油) 1 tbsp

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

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

doubanjiang

🥗Healthier: chili paste

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Chili paste can replicate the heat with less complexity.

Sichuan peppercorns

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Black pepper provides spice but lacks the unique numbing effect.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water is a budget-friendly option.

1

Cut the tofu into bite-sized pieces, and finely chop the green onion and ginger.

2

In a bowl, mix the ground pork, green onion, ginger, sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, chicken bouillon, doubanjiang, and sesame oil well.

3

Cover loosely with plastic wrap and heat in the microwave at 600w for 4 minutes.

4

Add the potato starch and mix, then add the tofu and chili oil, mixing further.

5

Cover loosely with plastic wrap and heat in the microwave at 600w for 1 minute.

6

Sprinkle with black pepper and garnish with chopped green onion before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingmixingthickening

Equipment Needed

microwave

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Mapo Doufu麻婆豆腐

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