Trying to Recreate Ready-made Mapo Tofu Recipe

Name: Trying to Recreate Ready-made Mapo Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 150 grams Minced pork; 1 to 1 and 1/2 blocks Firm tofu; 1 tbsp each Scallions, garlic and ginger (chopped finely); 1/2 tsp or (to taste) Doubanjiang (optional); 1 add as much (to taste) Green garlic shoots (if you have any); 1 stalk Scallion for garnish; 200 ml Chinese Chicken stock; 1 . (which is Chinese stock powder 1 teaspoon worth); 1 tbsp each Tianmianjiang, ketchup and oyster sauce; 1 dash, (to taste) Soy sauce; 1 dash, (to taste) Sesame oil; 1 to 2 tablespoons each Katakuriko and water

Servings: persons

150 grams Minced pork
1 to 1 and 1/2 blocks Firm tofu
1 tbsp each Scallions, garlic and ginger (chopped finely)
1/2 tsp or (to taste) Doubanjiang (optional)
1 add as much (to taste) Green garlic shoots (if you have any)
1 stalk Scallion for garnish
200 ml Chinese Chicken stock
1 . (which is Chinese stock powder 1 teaspoon worth)
1 tbsp each Tianmianjiang, ketchup and oyster sauce
1 dash, (to taste) Soy sauce
1 dash, (to taste) Sesame oil
1 to 2 tablespoons each Katakuriko and water

1
Mix the combined flavoring ingredients and prepare the other ingredients.
2
Heat a wok and add scallion, garlic, ginger and doubanjiang.
3
After the aroma is released add the green garlic shoots (if you are using) and pork.
4
Fry.
5
When the meat changes color and the fat has rendered, add the combined flavoring ingredients and tofu.
6
Once it comes to the boil and the tofu is heated through taste and adjust the flavor with soy sauce.
7
While boiling stir gently.
8
Stir in the katakuriko slurry little by little to thicken to your liking.
9
After simmering and thickening, add the scallion at the end.
10
Serve.

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 150 grams Minced pork, 1 to 1 and 1/2 blocks Firm tofu, 1 tbsp each Scallions, garlic and ginger (chopped finely), 1/2 tsp or (to taste) Doubanjiang (optional), and more.

Yes, Trying to Recreate Ready-made 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.

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Trying to Recreate Ready-made Mapo Tofu

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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