Mapo Dofu: Spicy Tofu With Meat Sauce (Szechwan Sty

Name: Mapo Dofu: Spicy Tofu With Meat Sauce (Szechwan Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 chopped sweet onion (can also use green onions); 1 tablespoon crushed garlic; 1 lb ground turkey (can also use ground beef, pork, chicken, lamb); 1 tablespoon chili paste, to taste (we like Sriracha brand); 1 1/2 cups chicken stock; 2 -3 tablespoons soy sauce (to taste); 2 -3 tablespoons sake (rice wine or other white wine); 1 tablespoon minced gingerroot; 2 (14 ounce) containers silken tofu (drained and cut into cubes); 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 chopped sweet onion (can also use green onions)
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
1 lb ground turkey (can also use ground beef, pork, chicken, lamb)
1 tablespoon chili paste, to taste (we like Sriracha brand)
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
2 -3 tablespoons soy sauce (to taste)
2 -3 tablespoons sake (rice wine or other white wine)
1 tablespoon minced gingerroot
2 (14 ounce) containers silken tofu (drained and cut into cubes)
3 tablespoons cornstarch

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["In a large sturdy frying pan (preferably a 12"" one), saute the onions and the garlic in the oils until onions are somewhat tender (saute less if using green onions).", "Add in the ground meat and chop it up with your spatula as you stir-fry. Continue until meat is no longer pink (takes only a few minutes--do not overcook!).", "Add in ginger, chili paste (to taste--leave it out if cooking for a toddler), sake or other wine, soy sauce, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, skimming off fat, if needed.", "Add in the cubed tofu and stir gently, while trying to avoid breaking up the cubes. Cook only until tofu is coated and hot (not long!).", "Stir the cornstarch into a few tablespoons of water--just to moisten--and add this mixture slowly to the meat and tofu--stirring constantly.", "Scoop heaping portions of the mapo dofu over steamed white rice and let guests add in more chili paste, if they desire."]

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 2 tablespoons cooking oil, 1 chopped sweet onion (can also use green onions), 1 tablespoon crushed garlic, and more.

Yes, Mapo Dofu: Spicy Tofu With Meat Sauce (Szechwan Style) 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.

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Mapo Dofu: Spicy Tofu With Meat Sauce (Szechwan Style)

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