Spicy! Mapo Noodles~ Mapo Tofu Ramen~ Recipe

Name: Spicy! Mapo Noodles~ Mapo Tofu Ramen~
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 150 grams Tofu; 50 grams Ground pork; 5 cm Japanese leek; 1 bunch Komatsuna; 1 1/2 tsp Doubanjiang; 1 tsp Tianmianjiang; 1 tsp Douchi; 1 tsp Ra-yu; 1 tsp Shaoxing wine (or sake if unavailable); 1 clove Garlic (grated); 1 Ichimi spice; 400 ml Hot water (or cold); 2 tsp Chinese soup stock (Weipa, etc.); 1 tsp Soy sauce; 1 Sichuan pepper (powdered); 1 bundle Chinese-style noodles

Servings: persons

150 grams Tofu
50 grams Ground pork
5 cm Japanese leek
1 bunch Komatsuna
1 1/2 tsp Doubanjiang
1 tsp Tianmianjiang
1 tsp Douchi
1 tsp Ra-yu
1 tsp Shaoxing wine (or sake if unavailable)
1 clove Garlic (grated)
1 Ichimi spice
400 ml Hot water (or cold)
2 tsp Chinese soup stock (Weipa, etc.)
1 tsp Soy sauce
1 Sichuan pepper (powdered)
1 bundle Chinese-style noodles

1
Blanch the komatsuna for about 30 seconds, and cut into easy-to-eat sizes.
2
Cut the tofu into cubes, and finely chop the Japanese leeks.
3
Mix all of the ingredients together.
4
Boil hot water for the noodles.
5
Coat a frying pan with oil, and saute the ground pork.
6
After it has browned, add Step 2 and coat everything in the mixture.
7
Add tofu and all of the ingredients, and bring to a boil.
8
During that time, put the noodles into the boiled water, and boil as instructed on the package.
9
Just a moment before the noodles are done, mix in the Japanese leeks and Sichuan pepper to the boiling frying pan.
10
Drain the cooled noodles in a sieve, and transfer to the ramen bowl.
11
Add the soup on top, top with the komatsuna, and it is done!

135

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 150 grams Tofu, 50 grams Ground pork, 5 cm Japanese leek, 1 bunch Komatsuna, and more.

Yes, Spicy! Mapo Noodles~ Mapo Tofu Ramen~ falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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! Mapo Noodles~ Mapo Tofu Ramen~

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