Spicy Kimchi Mapo Tofu Recipe

Name: Spicy Kimchi Mapo Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 grams Firm tofu; 250 grams Ground pork; 3 heaping tablespoons Finely chopped green onion or regular onion; 150 grams Kimchi; 1 clove Garlic (finely chopped); 1 tbsp Sake or Shaoxing wine; 1 heaping tablespoon Gochujang; 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 2 tbsp Katakuriko dissolved in equal amount of water; 2 tsp Sesame oil

Servings: persons

1
Drain the excess water from the tofu.
2
Chop up the green onion finely.
3
Heat up a frying pan and stir fry the garlic and green onion in 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
4
Add the ground pork and stir fry.
5
Add the kimchi (chop up the big pieces first) and stir fry.
6
Add the gochujang and continue to stir fry.
7
Cut the tofu into 1-1.5 cm cubes and add to the pan.
8
Add the sake and 300 ml of boiling water, then the soy sauce.
9
Mix gently and heat.
10
When it's very hot, add the katakuriko dissolved in water and stir in.
11
Drizzle in the sesame oil to finish, and stir it in.
12
It's done.
13
It's delicious over rice too.

222

kcal

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 grams Firm tofu, 250 grams Ground pork, 3 heaping tablespoons Finely chopped green onion or regular onion, 150 grams Kimchi, and more.

Yes, Spicy Kimchi 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!

Spicy Kimchi Mapo Tofu

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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