Easy Speedy Mapo Tofu Recipe

Name: Easy Speedy Mapo Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 block Firm tofu; 100 grams Ground meat (pork or chicken); 10 cm Japanese leek; 1 small dab of each Ginger, garlic; 2 tsp Doubanjiang; 100 ml Water; 1/2 tsp Chicken stock granules; 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 2 tsp Sugar; 2 tsp Tianmianjiang paste (or substitute with miso paste); 1 tsp katakuriko dissolved in 1 tablespoon water Katakuriko slurry

Servings: persons

1 block Firm tofu
100 grams Ground meat (pork or chicken)
10 cm Japanese leek
1 small dab of each Ginger, garlic
2 tsp Doubanjiang
100 ml Water
1/2 tsp Chicken stock granules
1 tbsp Soy sauce
2 tsp Sugar
2 tsp Tianmianjiang paste (or substitute with miso paste)
1 tsp katakuriko dissolved in 1 tablespoon water Katakuriko slurry

1
Microwave the tofu for 3 minutes, then drain.
2
Mince the garlic, ginger, and leek.
3
Mix the ingredients in and set aside.
4
In an oiled, heated frying pan, fry the garlic, ginger, and leek until fragrant, then add the meat.
5
Add the tianmiangjiang paste and continue to stir-fry.
6
When combined, pour in the mixture.
7
When heated through, add the tofu (cut into bite-sized pieces) and heat over medium for about 3 minutes.
8
Add the katakuriko slurry, and stir.
9
Once the katakuriko slurry has thickened, add a dash of sesame oil (optional, about 1 teaspoon) to give it a richer taste.
10
Here, the tofu has been cut into smaller pieces to eat with rice (rice bowl style).
11
This has become a popular meal in our home.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 block Firm tofu, 100 grams Ground meat (pork or chicken), 10 cm Japanese leek, 1 small dab of each Ginger, garlic, and more.

Yes, Easy Speedy Mapo 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.

Easy Speedy Mapo Tofu

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