Very Simple Mapo Tofu Recipe

Name: Very Simple Mapo Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 blocks Tofu; 50 grams Minced pork; 1 cm piece Ginger; 1 clove Garlic; 1/2 The white part of a Japanese leek; 1 add (to taste) Dried red chili flakes; 3 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tsp Miso; 1 tsp Sugar; 50 ml Water; 1 Katakuriko

Servings: persons

2 blocks Tofu
50 grams Minced pork
1 cm piece Ginger
1 clove Garlic
1/2 The white part of a Japanese leek
1 add (to taste) Dried red chili flakes
3 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tsp Miso
1 tsp Sugar
50 ml Water
1 Katakuriko

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Preparation: 1) Chop the ginger, garlic and white part of the leek finely.
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2) Slice the tofu into bite-sized portions.
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3) Mix together the soy sauce, miso and sugar.
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Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan.
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Fry the prepared ginger, garlic, leek and chili flakes.
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When they start to release their aroma, add the minced pork.
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Break up the minced pork and fry until crumbly.
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When the pork turns golden, add the mixed seasonings and let the pork absorb the flavors.
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Stir in the tofu and add water.
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Bring it to the boil and add the katakuriko to thicken.
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At the end, sprinkle on a little sesame oil to enhance the flavor of the dish.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 blocks Tofu, 50 grams Minced pork, 1 cm piece Ginger, 1 clove Garlic, and more.

Yes, Very Simple 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.

Very Simple Mapo Tofu

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