Delicious! Mellow but Spicy! Tomato and Miso Sichua

Name: Delicious! Mellow but Spicy! Tomato and Miso Sichuan Mapo Doufu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 block Firm tofu; 1 large Tomatoes; 150 grams Minced pork; 1 less than 1 tablespoon Sesame oil for frying; 2 tsp Minced garlic; 2 tsp Minced ginger; 1 tbsp Doubanjiang; 2 tbsp Tianmianjiang; 1 tbsp Red miso; 200 ml Lukewarm water; 1 tsp Chicken soup stock granules; 1/2 tsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or sake); 1 Katakuriko slurry; 1/2 a chili pepper Finely chopped green onion; 1 Pepper; 1 Sansho pepper powder; 1 tbsp Sesame seed oil

Servings: persons

1 block Firm tofu
1 large Tomatoes
150 grams Minced pork
1 less than 1 tablespoon Sesame oil for frying
2 tsp Minced garlic
2 tsp Minced ginger
1 tbsp Doubanjiang
2 tbsp Tianmianjiang
1 tbsp Red miso
200 ml Lukewarm water
1 tsp Chicken soup stock granules
1/2 tsp Sugar
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or sake)
1 Katakuriko slurry
1/2 a chili pepper Finely chopped green onion
1 Pepper
1 Sansho pepper powder
1 tbsp Sesame seed oil

1
Preparation: Blanch the tomato in hot water and then transfer to cold water to peal off the skin.
2
Cut it into wedges then cut into half again.
3
Cut the tofu in about 2 cm blocks and drain the tofu for about 1 hour.
4
Mix the ingredients for soup.
5
Pour sesame oil in a wok and fry the minced meat.
6
Fry the meat in strong heat until the meat is cooked through.
7
Gather the meat to the upper side of the frying pan and reduce the heat to low.
8
Put the ingredients in the wok and fry until aromatic.
9
Add the ingredients to the frying pan.
10
Mix all ingredients in the wok well.
11
Add the tofu, tomato and soup and mix.
12
Cook on high heat.
13
Let it boil it for about 2 to 3 minutes.
14
Add the katakuriko slurry and make the soup as thick as you'd like.
15
Add black pepper, sansho pepper and leek and cook it for about 1 minute and add sesame oil.
16
Then it's all set to serve.
17
If you like it spicy, replace about half of the sesame oil with ra-yu.
18
I sprinkled on some sliced leek to garnish.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 block Firm tofu, 1 large Tomatoes, 150 grams Minced pork, 1 less than 1 tablespoon Sesame oil for frying, and more.

Yes, Delicious! Mellow but Spicy! Tomato and Miso Sichuan 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Delicious! Mellow but Spicy! Tomato and Miso Sichuan Mapo Doufu

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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