Chinese Mapo Tofu

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A simple, delicious Chinese mapo tofu recipe (mabo dobu is the Japanese adaptation) that has been passed on for years.

Submitted by poshpal
Updated on October 10, 2022
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon cold water

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

  • ½ pound ground pork

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root

  • 1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu, cut into 1 inch pieces

  • 5 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons hot bean sauce

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • 3 green onions, chopped

  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Directions

  1. Mix water and cornstarch in a small bowl; set aside.

  2. Brown ground pork in a small skillet over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes. Drain fat.

  3. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or wok. Cook garlic and ginger in oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in tofu and cook for 2 minutes. Season with soy sauce, hot bean sauce, and sugar; stir to combine.

  4. Stir in cooked pork and green onion. Sprinkle with cornstarch and water mixture; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir sesame oil into the thickened mapo tofu.

62 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

268 Calories
17g Fat
8g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 268
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 1637mg 71%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 22g 45%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 250mg 19%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 396mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.