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Mapo Tofu

16 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 25MINS

Mapo Tofu

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3.7

3 ratings
Mapo Tofu is a well-loved Szechuan classic dish with various renditions all around the world. Tender pieces of tofu absorb the delicious flavors of the spicy and aromatic sauce with ground pork.
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Mapo Tofu is a well-loved Szechuan classic dish with various renditions all around the world. Tender pieces of tofu absorb the delicious flavors of the spicy and aromatic sauce with ground pork.
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25MINS

Total Time

$1.38

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
4
us / metric
Ground Pork
8 oz
Ground Pork
Sesame Oil
1 tsp
Sesame Oil
Soy Sauce
1 tsp
Soy Sauce
Ground White Pepper
2 dashes
Ground White Pepper
Corn Starch
2 tsp
Corn Starch
Water
2 Tbsp
Water
Cooking Oil
2 Tbsp
Cooking Oil
Garlic
2 cloves
Garlic, minced
Fresh Ginger
1/2 in
Fresh Ginger, julienned
Chili Black Bean Sauce
3 Tbsp
Chili Black Bean Sauce
Granulated Sugar
2 Tbsp
Granulated Sugar
Water
1/2 cup
Water
Firm Tofu
1 block
(14 oz)
Firm Tofu
Ground Sichuan Pepper
to taste
Ground Sichuan Pepper
Scallion
1/2 cup
Scallion, chopped
White Rice
to taste
White Rice, cooked

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
377
Fat
27.9 g
Protein
19.0 g
Carbs
11.9 g
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Marinate Ground Pork (8 oz) with Sesame Oil (1 tsp), Soy Sauce (1 tsp), and Ground White Pepper (2 dashes). Let it sit at room temperature for just a few minutes as you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
step 1 Marinate Ground Pork (8 oz) with Sesame Oil (1 tsp), Soy Sauce (1 tsp), and Ground White Pepper (2 dashes). Let it sit at room temperature for just a few minutes as you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
step 2
Mix Corn Starch (2 tsp) with Water (2 Tbsp). Stir well to break up the clumps.
step 2 Mix Corn Starch (2 tsp) with Water (2 Tbsp). Stir well to break up the clumps.
step 3
Heat Cooking Oil (2 Tbsp) in a wok over medium-high heat. When the wok starts to smoke a little, add the pork.
step 4
When the pork is about halfway cooked, add Garlic (2 cloves) and Fresh Ginger (1/2 in). Stir-fry until the pork is cooked all the way through.
step 4 When the pork is about halfway cooked, add Garlic (2 cloves) and Fresh Ginger (1/2 in). Stir-fry until the pork is cooked all the way through.
step 5
Add Chili Black Bean Sauce (3 Tbsp) and Granulated Sugar (2 Tbsp), then stir in the Water (1/2 cup).
step 5 Add Chili Black Bean Sauce (3 Tbsp) and Granulated Sugar (2 Tbsp), then stir in the Water (1/2 cup).
step 6
Push the ground pork towards the side of the wok, and add the Firm Tofu (1 block) to the wok. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 2 minutes. Stir occasionally and gently.
step 6 Push the ground pork towards the side of the wok, and add the Firm Tofu (1 block) to the wok. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 2 minutes. Stir occasionally and gently.
step 7
Turn the heat to high to bring the sauce to a boil. Add the cornstarch mixture. Stir gently to combine.
step 7 Turn the heat to high to bring the sauce to a boil. Add the cornstarch mixture. Stir gently to combine.
step 8
Transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with Ground Sichuan Pepper (to taste) and Scallion (1/2 cup). Serve alongside White Rice (to taste).
step 8 Transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with Ground Sichuan Pepper (to taste) and Scallion (1/2 cup). Serve alongside White Rice (to taste).

Tags

Dairy-Free
Asian
Comfort Food
Lunch
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Chinese
Pork
One-Pot
Quick & Easy
Rice
Tofu & Tempeh
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