Delicious Mapo Doufu Recipe

Name: Delicious Mapo Doufu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 blocks Firm tofu; 300 grams Ground meat (beef, pork or a blend); 1 tbsp Doubanjiang; 2 clove Garlic; 1 the same amount as the garlic Ginger; 1 to 2 stalks Japanese leek; 1 Vegetable oil; 1 Sesame oil; 2 tbsp Katakuriko; 1 Sansho pepper or Sichuan pepper; 3 tbsp Tianmianjiang; 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 100 ml Sake; 200 ml Chinese soup stock (1.5 tablespoons of granules); 2 tsp Sugar

Servings: persons

2 blocks Firm tofu
300 grams Ground meat (beef, pork or a blend)
1 tbsp Doubanjiang
2 clove Garlic
1 the same amount as the garlic Ginger
1 to 2 stalks Japanese leek
1 Vegetable oil
1 Sesame oil
2 tbsp Katakuriko
1 Sansho pepper or Sichuan pepper
3 tbsp Tianmianjiang
2 tbsp Soy sauce
100 ml Sake
200 ml Chinese soup stock (1.5 tablespoons of granules)
2 tsp Sugar

1
Drain the excess water from the firm tofu by leaving it for a while in a sieve.
2
If you are short on time, wrap the tofu in paper towels to drain faster.
3
Combine the sauce ingredients (just mix together).
4
Finely chop the ginger and leek, and stir fry the ginger and some of the leek (about 1/2 a stalk) in a generous amount of oil.
5
Add the doubanjiang, and continue stir-frying (very thoroughly!)
6
Add the ground meat and continue stir frying.
7
Add the combined sauce ingredients and bring to a boil.
8
Add the drained firm tofu and simmer for about 5 minutes.
9
Add the sesame oil and the rest of the chopped leek, and stir in lightly.
10
Turn off the heat and add the katakuriko slurry to thicken the sauce.
11
Arrange on a serving plate and it's done!
12
Sprinkle with shansho pepper to taste.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 blocks Firm tofu, 300 grams Ground meat (beef, pork or a blend), 1 tbsp Doubanjiang, 2 clove Garlic, and more.

Yes, Delicious Mapo Doufu falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Delicious Mapo Doufu

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