Recipe Muse @2025 vincecao
Mapo Tofu
Spicy and flavorful Sichuan tofu dish with minced meat.
Intermediate Level
Prep Time
40 minutes
Calories
320 kcal
Ingredients
12 items
Serving
4 servings
Features & Categories
•Spicy•Sichuan•Tofu
⚠️Allergy Info
SoyGluten
Main CourseChinese
Mapo Tofu
wokwooden spoon
Intermediate Level
40m Total
(15m prep + m cook)
Serves 4 servings
"Spicy and flavorful Sichuan tofu dish with minced meat."
Nutrition
320calories per serving
⚠️ Allergy Information
SoyGluten
Ingredients Overview
12ingredients needed
Some ingredients have substitutes available
Ingredients List
firm tofu· drained and cubed
300g
ground pork
100g
Sichuan peppercorns
2tbsp
doubanjiang (spicy bean paste)
3tbsp
soy sauce
2tbsp
cornstarch
1tbsp
chicken stock
1cup
vegetable oil
2tbsp
garlic· minced
3clove
ginger· minced
1tbsp
green onions· chopped
2tbsp
sugar
1tsp
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Add Sichuan peppercorns and toast until fragrant.
2m
wok
Be careful not to burn the peppercorns.
2
Add minced garlic, ginger, and ground pork. Cook until the pork is browned.
5m
garlicgingerground pork
3
Stir in doubanjiang and soy sauce. Mix well.
2m
doubanjiangsoy sauce
4
Add tofu cubes gently to avoid breaking them. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
5m
tofuchicken stock
Handle tofu carefully to keep it intact.
5
Mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry. Stir into the wok to thicken the sauce.
3m
cornstarch
6
Sprinkle with sugar and chopped green onions. Serve hot.
1m
sugargreen onions