Seriously Good Mapo Tofu Recipe

Name: Seriously Good Mapo Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 block Tofu (silken or firm); 100 to 150 grams Ground meat; 1 clove Garlic, finely chopped; 1 piece Ginger, finely chopped; 1 dash each Sake, salt; 150 ml Chicken soup stock (instant is fine); 1 Tomato, peeled (optional); 10 cm Japanese leek, finely chopped; 1 tsp Katakuriko, dissolved in 50 ml of water; 1 tsp or (to taste) Vinegar; 1 to 2 tablespoons Doubanjiang or ra-yu; 1 dash of each Sugar, soy sauce

Servings: persons

1 block Tofu (silken or firm)
100 to 150 grams Ground meat
1 clove Garlic, finely chopped
1 piece Ginger, finely chopped
1 dash each Sake, salt
150 ml Chicken soup stock (instant is fine)
1 Tomato, peeled (optional)
10 cm Japanese leek, finely chopped
1 tsp Katakuriko, dissolved in 50 ml of water
1 tsp or (to taste) Vinegar
1 to 2 tablespoons Doubanjiang or ra-yu
1 dash of each Sugar, soy sauce

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We use doubanjiang or ra-yu with beans in it.
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It's essential to have all the ingredients prepped before you start cooking!
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Cut the tofu into cubes - the size is up to you.
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Mix the ground meat with sake and a little salt to flavor.
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Spread oil in a frying pan, add the garlic and ginger and stir fry.
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When they're heated through, add the doubanjiang.
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Add the meat and stir fry.
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When it's cooked, add the chicken stock, sugar and soy sauce, then the tofu.
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When the tofu is heated through, add the leek.
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Sprinkle vinegar to taste.
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Taste and add and add salt if needed.
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Pour in the katakuriko dissolved in water.
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You're done!
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When you have time, boil the cut up tofu for about 2 minutes and drain well beforehand to improve the dish.

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No additional tips available.

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: 1 block Tofu (silken or firm), 100 to 150 grams Ground meat, 1 clove Garlic, finely chopped, 1 piece Ginger, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Seriously Good 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.

Seriously Good Mapo Tofu

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