Simple Mapo Tofu Recipe

Name: Simple Mapo Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 220 grams Mixed ground beef and pork; 1 clove Garlic (finely chopped); 1 clove Ginger (finely chopped); 5 cm Green onion (finely chopped); 1 tsp Doubanjiang; 200 ml Water; 1/2 cube Soup stock cube; 1 tsp Chicken soup stock granules; 2 tbsp Sugar; 50 ml Sake; 60 ml Soy sauce; 1/2 bunch Chinese garlic chives; 1 block Tofu; 1 1/2 tbsp Sesame oil; 1 Liquefied Katakuriko

Servings: persons

220 grams Mixed ground beef and pork
1 clove Garlic (finely chopped)
1 clove Ginger (finely chopped)
5 cm Green onion (finely chopped)
1 tsp Doubanjiang
200 ml Water
1/2 cube Soup stock cube
1 tsp Chicken soup stock granules
2 tbsp Sugar
50 ml Sake
60 ml Soy sauce
1/2 bunch Chinese garlic chives
1 block Tofu
1 1/2 tbsp Sesame oil
1 Liquefied Katakuriko

1
Drain the tofu.
2
Put some oil in a pot and then stir fry the garlic, ginger, and green onions.
3
Once aromatic, add in the doubanjiang.
4
For kids: I only use 5 g of the doubanjiang!
5
Next, add the meat and stir fry.
6
Add in the ingredients and then skim off any scum that rises.
7
Add the tofu (pre-cut into bite size pieces), and the Chinese garlic chives.
8
Bring to a boil.
9
Pour in the sesame oil and katakuriko slurry.
10
Once it thickens, it's ready.

300

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 220 grams Mixed ground beef and pork, 1 clove Garlic (finely chopped), 1 clove Ginger (finely chopped), 5 cm Green onion (finely chopped), and more.

Yes, Simple 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Simple Mapo Tofu

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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