Easy Authentic Mapo Tofu with Miso and Doubanjiang

Name: Easy Authentic Mapo Tofu with Miso and Doubanjiang
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 block Tofu (firm or silken); 1/2 Japanese leek; 50 grams Ground meat (chicken or pork); 1 tbsp Doubanjiang; 1 tsp Garlic (tube garlic is fine); 1 tbsp Miso; 200 ml Water; 1 tsp Chicken soup stock granules; 1 tsp Sugar; 1 dessert spoon Oyster sauce (if you have it); 1 Oil; 1 Sesame oil; 1 Ra-yu; 1 tbsp Katakuriko

Servings: persons

1 block Tofu (firm or silken)
1/2 Japanese leek
50 grams Ground meat (chicken or pork)
1 tbsp Doubanjiang
1 tsp Garlic (tube garlic is fine)
1 tbsp Miso
200 ml Water
1 tsp Chicken soup stock granules
1 tsp Sugar
1 dessert spoon Oyster sauce (if you have it)
1 Oil
1 Sesame oil
1 Ra-yu
1 tbsp Katakuriko

1
I didn't have any ground meat this time so I used chicken breast meat and cut it finely.
2
Cut the Japanese leek and garlic finely (you can also use garlic from a tube).
3
Cut the tofu into roughly 24 pieces.
4
Add the oil, garlic, and doubanjiang into the frying pan and heat.
5
If you want to make it spicy, add some takanotsume.
6
Add the ground meat and stir-fry.
7
Mix the ingredients beforehand and then add to the frying pan.
8
(Add oyster sauce too if you have it.)
9
Bring the ingredients to a boil and then add the Japanese leek and tofu.
10
Add the katakuriko dissolved in some water.
11
Add some sesame oil and ra-yu as a finishing touch and you're done.

451

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 block Tofu (firm or silken), 1/2 Japanese leek, 50 grams Ground meat (chicken or pork), 1 tbsp Doubanjiang, and more.

Yes, Easy Authentic Mapo Tofu with Miso and Doubanjiang 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!