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Mapo Tofu

Silky soft tofu in a fiery, numbing sauce of doubanjiang, Sichuan peppercorns, ground pork, and fermented black beans. The dish that defines Sichuan cuisine.

DinnerChineseEasy

10 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Total

4

Servings

Easy

Difficulty

Ingredients

Instructions

1

Gently poach the tofu cubes in salted simmering water for 2 minutes. This firms them up so they don't crumble. Drain carefully.

2

Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Add the pork and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces. Add the doubanjiang and fermented black beans. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant and the oil turns red.

Tip: Doubanjiang is the soul of this dish. Don't substitute with regular chili paste. The fermented flavor is irreplaceable.

3

Add garlic and ginger, cook 30 seconds. Pour in the broth and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer.

4

Gently slide the tofu into the sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir the cornstarch slurry and add it to the wok. Cook until the sauce thickens and coats the tofu, about 1 minute.

5

Sprinkle with ground Sichuan peppercorn and green onions. Serve over steamed rice.

Nutrition per Serving

320kcal

Calories

22g

Protein

14g

Carbs

20g

Fat

2g

Fiber

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