Our Family's Mapo Doufu with Lots of Sauce Recipe

Name: Our Family's Mapo Doufu with Lots of Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 block Tofu (silken); 100 grams Ground pork; 2 to 3 Wood ear mushrooms; 2 tsp Doubanjiang; 2 cm worth from the tube of each Garlic and ginger (I used tubed type); 300 ml Lukewarm water; 2 tsp Chicken stock granules; 1 tsp Tianmianjiang (or miso); 1 tsp Soy sauce; 1 tsp Ketchup; 1 tsp Mirin; 1 tbsp Sesame oil (for stir frying); 1 Chinese chives (or green onion) finely chopped

Servings: persons

1 block Tofu (silken)
100 grams Ground pork
2 to 3 Wood ear mushrooms
2 tsp Doubanjiang
2 cm worth from the tube of each Garlic and ginger (I used tubed type)
300 ml Lukewarm water
2 tsp Chicken stock granules
1 tsp Tianmianjiang (or miso)
1 tsp Soy sauce
1 tsp Ketchup
1 tsp Mirin
1 tbsp Sesame oil (for stir frying)
1 Chinese chives (or green onion) finely chopped

1
Wrap the tofu in kitchen paper towels and microwave for 2 minutes.
2
Leave to drain.
3
Rehydrate the wood ear mushrooms in lukewarm water.
4
Sprinkle a little sake (not listed) on the ground pork and fluff it up.
5
Chop the tofu and wood ear mushrooms into spoonable sizes.
6
Combine the ingredients together.
7
The chives should be chopped into small rounds.
8
Prepare the katakuriko slurry (dissolve it in a bit of water).
9
Heat a frying pan and add the ingredients in this order: Sesame oil, garlic, ginger, doubanjiang, then ground pork.
10
Stir fry well.
11
Add the combined sauce ingredients, and when it comes to a boil add the tofu and wood ear mushrooms.
12
Cook over medium heat for a little while, then add the katakuriko slurry to thicken the sauce.
13
Add the chives and then turn off the heat.
14
Transfer to a serving plate and you're done.
15
Delicious over rice!

190

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 block Tofu (silken), 100 grams Ground pork, 2 to 3 Wood ear mushrooms, 2 tsp Doubanjiang, and more.

Yes, Our Family's Mapo Doufu with Lots of Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

Our Family's Mapo Doufu with Lots of Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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