Super Quick Japanese-Style Mapo Tofu with Atsuage Recipe

Name: Super Quick Japanese-Style Mapo Tofu with Atsuage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 block Atsuage; 80 grams Ground meat; 1/2 tsp Doubanjiang (chili broad bean paste); 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons each Garlic, ginger; 200 ml Water; 1 tbsp Cooking sake; 1 tsp Dashi stock granules (I used Hondashi); 2 tsp Soy sauce; 1 1/2 tsp Sugar; 1 Powdered sansho, chopped green onions, sesame seeds; 1 Katakuriko; 1 Red chili pepper

Servings: persons

1 block Atsuage
80 grams Ground meat
1/2 tsp Doubanjiang (chili broad bean paste)
1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons each Garlic, ginger
200 ml Water
1 tbsp Cooking sake
1 tsp Dashi stock granules (I used Hondashi)
2 tsp Soy sauce
1 1/2 tsp Sugar
1 Powdered sansho, chopped green onions, sesame seeds
1 Katakuriko
1 Red chili pepper

1
Pour hot water over the atsuage to remove excess oil, and cut into cubes.
2
Pour a little oil into a thick pan or frying pan and fry the ground meat.
3
Add the ginger, garlic and doubanjiang.
4
If you like it spicy, add red chili pepper.
5
Stir-fry the ingredients, add the sake and water, and bring to a boil.
6
Skim off any scum, and add the ingredients and atsuage.
7
Bring to a boil again, and slightly thicken the sauce with katakuriko.
8
Add a pinch of dashi stock granules to finish.
9
This will add more flavor.
10
Serve it on a plate, scatter with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, sprinkle with powdered sansho, and enjoy.

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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 Atsuage, 80 grams Ground meat, 1/2 tsp Doubanjiang (chili broad bean paste), 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons each Garlic, ginger, and more.

Yes, Super Quick Japanese-Style Mapo Tofu with Atsuage 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.

Super Quick Japanese-Style Mapo Tofu with Atsuage

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