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.

Place the arrowroot and 2 tbsp of water in a small bowl and mix well to combine together. Set aside.

Heat the frying pan over medium heat. Dry fry the Sichuan peppercorns until fragrant about 3 minutes and crush them. Set aside.

In the same frying pan, add the garlic and ginger. Saute until it’s fragrant and turning slightly brown.

Add chopped mushrooms and let the mushrooms cook about 3 minutes.

Add the tamari, chili bean sauce, Sichuan pepper and water. Stir it well to combine together.

Add the tofu and simmer for 3-5 minutes.

Add the arrowroot mixture and stir it well until it thickens.

Sprinkle some salt if you need to.

Sprinkle with spring onion and toasted sesame before serving.

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