Chinese Mabo Tofu Recipe

Name: Chinese Mabo Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon cold water; 1/2 pound ground pork; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root; 1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu, cut into 1 inch pieces; 5 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons hot bean sauce; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 3 green onions, chopped; 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
1/2 pound ground pork
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu, cut into 1 inch pieces
5 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons hot bean sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
3 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon sesame oil

1
Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl; set aside.
2
Brown ground pork in a small skillet over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes.
3
Drain fat.
4
Heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or wok.
5
Cook the garlic and ginger root in the oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.
6
Stir in tofu and cook for 2 minutes.
7
Season with the soy sauce, hot bean sauce, and sugar; stir to combine.
8
Stir in the cooked pork and green onion.
9
Sprinkle with the cornstarch and water mixture; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes.
10
Stir the sesame oil into the thickened mabo tofu.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon cold water, 1/2 pound ground pork, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Chinese Mabo Tofu falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chinese Mabo Tofu

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