Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐)

Name: Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐)
Total time: 1200 s
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 14 oz firm tofu, cut into cubes; 150 g ground beef or pork; 1 tbsp cooking oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, thinly sliced; 1 bunch scallions, chopped; 3 tbsp Sichuan spicy paste; 1 tbsp sweet bean sauce; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp five spice powder; 1/2 cup chicken broth or water; 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (mix to make slurry); 2 tbsp chili oil (or to taste)

Dandanyummyfood @cook_112376209

USA

Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐) is a spicy and flavorful Sichuan dish made with tofu, ground meat, and a rich, savory sauce. My version is easy to make and full of bold flavor, with a touch of chili oil for extra heat.

The tofu is gently boiled first to keep it firm and smooth. Everything comes together in one pan, and it’s perfect served over a bowl of hot rice. A quick, cozy meal that’s always satisfying! Enjoy!

Dandanyummyfood @cook_112376209

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Ingredients

15-20 minutes

2 servings

14 ozfirm tofu, cut into cubes
150 gground beef or pork
1 tbspcooking oil
2 clovesgarlic, minced
1 tspfresh ginger, thinly sliced
1 bunchscallions, chopped
3 tbspSichuan spicy paste
1 tbspsweet bean sauce
1 tbspsoy sauce
1 tspchili powder
1 tspSichuan peppercorns
1/2 tspblack pepper
1/4 tspfive spice powder
1/2 cupchicken broth or water
1 tspcornstarch + 2 tbsp water (mix to make slurry)
2 tbspchili oil (or to taste)

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15-20 minutes

1

Slice the tofu into 1 cm thick slices, then cut into small cubes.
2

Bring water to a boil with a pinch of salt. Simmer tofu cubes for 1–2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
3

Heat oil in a pan. Sauté garlic, ginger, and some scallions until soft.
Add ground meat and cook until browned. Stir in chili powder, Sichuan peppercorns, black pepper, and five spice powder.
4

Add soy sauce, Sichuan spicy paste, and sweet bean sauce. Cook until fragrant.
5

Gently stir in the tofu cubes and coat them with the sauce.
6

Pour in chicken broth or water. Drizzle in chili oil. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
7

Add the cornstarch slurry. Let it bubble and thicken. Top with the remaining chopped scallions.
8

Serve hot with rice. Enjoy!

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Dandanyummyfood @cook_112376209

on April 22, 2025 20:09

USA

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Welsh Onion Ginger Pepper Pork Chicken Bean Soy Tofu Ground Beef Garlic

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Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐)

Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐)

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