Easy Spicy Mapo Doufu Recipe

Name: Easy Spicy Mapo Doufu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 300 grams Silken tofu (cut into 1 1/2 cm cubes); 150 grams Ground meat; 1/2 Japanese leek (finely chopped); 1 Vegetable oil (for stir frying); 1 to 2 teaspoons Sesame oil (to finish); 1 pinch Salt; 200 ml Water; 1 tbsp Doubanjiang; 2 tsp Grated garlic; 2 tsp Grated ginger; 1 tsp Chicken soup stock; 1 tsp Miso; 1 Ichimi spice (if you like it spicy); 2 tbsp Water; 1 tbsp Katakuriko; 1 Ground sansho pepper (good if you have it)

Servings: persons

300 grams Silken tofu (cut into 1 1/2 cm cubes)
150 grams Ground meat
1/2 Japanese leek (finely chopped)
1 Vegetable oil (for stir frying)
1 to 2 teaspoons Sesame oil (to finish)
1 pinch Salt
200 ml Water
1 tbsp Doubanjiang
2 tsp Grated garlic
2 tsp Grated ginger
1 tsp Chicken soup stock
1 tsp Miso
1 Ichimi spice (if you like it spicy)
2 tbsp Water
1 tbsp Katakuriko
1 Ground sansho pepper (good if you have it)

1
Pour salted water (not listed) in a pan and bring to a boil.
2
Add the silken tofu and boil (just until it's heated through).
3
Drain the tofu from Step 1 into a sieve, and mix together the sauce ingredients marked .
4
Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan, and stir fry the ground meat until crumbled.
5
Add the mixed sauce and the leek and bring to a boil.
6
Lower the heat a little and add the katakuriko dissolved in water in 2 to 3 batches, mixing well between additions.
7
When completely mixed together, turn up the heat until the sauce has thickened.
8
Add the tofu cubes to Step 4, and coat with the sauce while shaking the pan.
9
Drizzle in the sesame oil to finish.
10
When it's mixed, it's done.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 300 grams Silken tofu (cut into 1 1/2 cm cubes), 150 grams Ground meat, 1/2 Japanese leek (finely chopped), 1 Vegetable oil (for stir frying), and more.

Yes, Easy Spicy 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!

Easy Spicy Mapo Doufu

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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