Mapo Tofu Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Mapo Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 lb ground pork (optional) or 1/4 lb ground chicken (optional); 2 tablespoons spicy bean paste; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons light soy sauce; 12 1/3 ounces silken tofu (preferably firm or extra-firm); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon chili oil; 1 tablespoon black bean garlic sauce; 1 leek, ends trimmed, sliced and rinsed; 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth or 1/2 cup vegetable broth; 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons szechuan peppercorns, ground

Servings: persons

1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 lb ground pork (optional) or 1/4 lb ground chicken (optional)
2 tablespoons spicy bean paste
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
12 1/3 ounces silken tofu (preferably firm or extra-firm)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chili oil
1 tablespoon black bean garlic sauce
1 leek, ends trimmed, sliced and rinsed
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth or 1/2 cup vegetable broth
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons szechuan peppercorns, ground

1
Combine garlic, spicy bean paste, chili powder, soy sauce, black bean garlic sauce and (optionally) meat.
2
Cut the tofu into 1/2 to 3/4-inch cubes.
3
Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat and add the vegetable and chili oil.
4
When the oil is very hot and starting to smoke, add the ground meat or seasoning mixture and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes with meat, 30-60 seconds without.
5
Add the leek and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
6
Stir the cornstarch into the broth and add to the wok along with the tofu. Stir gently until thoroughly combined.
7
Lower the heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
8
Turn off the heat. Add in the ground Szechuan peppercorns, stir gently, and allow to cook in the residual heat for another 1-2 minutes.
9
Serve hot over white rice.

286

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 garlic clove, minced, 1/4 lb ground pork (optional) or 1/4 lb ground chicken (optional), 2 tablespoons spicy bean paste, 2 teaspoons chili powder, and more.

Yes, 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.

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