Authentic home cooking from Japan, with US measurements. 
Husband’s Favorite! Easy & Spicy Mapo Tofu
Before we got married, I made this mapo tofu for my husband. He absolutely loved it! He even says he married me because of this dish... haha.
Recipe background: My mom brought this recipe from a cookbook when she got married. I’ve adapted it to make it even easier to prepare.
Husband’s Favorite! Easy & Spicy Mapo Tofu
Before we got married, I made this mapo tofu for my husband. He absolutely loved it! He even says he married me because of this dish... haha.
Recipe background: My mom brought this recipe from a cookbook when she got married. I’ve adapted it to make it even easier to prepare.
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- 1
Finely chop the garlic, ginger, and green onion. In separate bowls, mix together the ingredients marked with ※ and those marked with ★.
- 2
Line a plate with paper towels. Cut the tofu into 1/2-inch cubes, place on the plate, and microwave at 500W for 3 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- 3
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet. Add the garlic, ginger, and green onion, and sauté briefly. Add the ground pork and cook until crumbly.
- 4
Push the mixture to the side of the pan. Add the chili bean paste and a pinch of sea salt, sauté briefly until fragrant, then mix everything together.
- 5
Pour in the combined ※ seasonings. Once it comes to a boil, add the tofu and simmer over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
- 6
Add the ★ cornstarch mixture to thicken. Stir in the sesame oil, mix well, and transfer to a serving plate.
- 7
Nachi☆★, sorry for posting without a comment due to a phone error. I’m really happy you made this—thank you so much!
- 8
I love to sprinkle coriander powder on top to finish. Sichuan pepper is also great!
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