Simple & Spicy Mapo Tofu Recipe

Name: Simple & Spicy Mapo Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 block Firm tofu; 100 grams Ground pork; 1 clove Garlic; 1 piece Ginger; 10 cm long Japanese leek; 80 ml Water; 1/2 tsp Chicken soup stock powder; 2 tsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 2 tsp Tianmianjiang; 1 tsp Katakuriko; 1 tbsp Water; 2 tbsp Doubanjiang; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Sesame oil; 1 Vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 block Firm tofu
100 grams Ground pork
1 clove Garlic
1 piece Ginger
10 cm long Japanese leek
80 ml Water
1/2 tsp Chicken soup stock powder
2 tsp Sugar
1 tbsp Soy sauce
2 tsp Tianmianjiang
1 tsp Katakuriko
1 tbsp Water
2 tbsp Doubanjiang
1/4 tsp Salt
1 tsp Sesame oil
1 Vegetable oil

1
Mince the garlic, ginger, and leek.
2
Combine the and ingredients separately and set aside.
3
Spread out some paper towels on a plate, and add the tofu, cut into 1.5 cm cubes.
4
Microwave for 3 minutes (at 500 W) to drain out the excess moisture.
5
Heat some vegetable oil in a frying pan.
6
Add the garlic, ginger, and leek and lightly cook.
7
Add the ground pork and spread it out.
8
Add the doubanjiang and salt to a corner of the frying pan and continue to cook.
9
Once it's become fragrant mix everything together.
10
Add the combined ingredients.
11
Once it comes to a boil add the tofu and simmer for 3 minutes on medium heat.
12
Use the water-dissolved katakuriko to add thickness to the sauce.
13
Add sesame oil and mix once, then transfer to a serving plate.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 block Firm tofu, 100 grams Ground pork, 1 clove Garlic, 1 piece Ginger, and more.

Yes, Simple & Spicy 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.

Simple & Spicy Mapo Tofu

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