Easy Not-Spicy Mapo Tofu

1. 1

   Combine the sauce ingredients and mix.

2. 2

   Finely chop the leek.

3. 3

   Boil the tofu in salted water for a little bit beforehand, so that it's less likely to fall apart.

4. 4

   Drain.

5. 5

   Heat a frying pan, add the sesame oil, grated ginger and grated garlic, and stir fry briefly.

6. 6

   Add the ground meat and stir fry until it's cooked through and crumbly.

7. 7

   Add the chopped leek.

8. 8

   Add the combined seasoning ingredients from Step 1 and mix well.

9. 9

   When the sauce has thickened, add the tofu from Step 2 and simmer for a while longer.

10. 10

    Once it is bubbling, add the optional sesame oil to finish.

11. 11

    If you want to make it spicier for grownups, add doubanjiang to the flavoring ingredients.

12. 12

    You can use sesame oil or ra-yu to finish.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.