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Authentic Mapo Tofu

Delicious Authentic Mapo Tofu That Will Spice Up Dinner

Try this Authentic Mapo Tofu recipe, a flavorful dish that captures the essence of Sichuan cuisine for your dinner table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Sichuan
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 8 oz Ground Pork or Chicken/Turkey
  • 2 tbsp Doubanjiang Spicy Fermented Bean Paste
  • 2 tbsp Shaoxing Wine or Dry Sherry
  • 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce or Tamari for gluten-free option
  • 1 tbsp Sichuan Peppercorns adjust based on freshness
  • 1 tbsp Five-Spice Powder can substitute with star anise
  • 1 tbsp Sugar adjust to taste
For the Tofu
  • 14 oz Firm or Medium Firm Tofu
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Peanut Oil or Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tbsp Minced Ginger fresh preferred
  • 2 stalks Green Onion chopped
For the Base
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock or Water
  • 1 tbsp Homemade Chili Oil or store-bought

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the meat, combining ground pork with Shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, and minced ginger. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Prepare the cornstarch slurry by mixing 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth and set aside.
  3. Infuse the oil by heating peanut oil in a skillet and sautéing Sichuan peppercorns for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Set aside.
  4. Cook the meat along with Doubanjiang in the skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  5. Layer the tofu gently in the skillet and drizzle in chili oil, five-spice powder, and sugar.
  6. Simmer the sauce with chicken stock for 8-10 minutes to meld the flavors and cook the tofu through.
  7. Thicken the sauce by stirring in the cornstarch slurry and cooking for 2-3 minutes until desired consistency.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and reserved Sichuan peppercorns over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 20gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For the best texture, use firm or medium-firm tofu. Adjust spice levels based on preference, and ensure to marinate the meat for enhanced flavor.

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