Mapo Tofu (Microwave Recipe)

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Mapo tofu is one of the most common foods in Japanese homes. It's very easy to cook on a stovetop but cooking it in a microwave cuts the cooking time in half. This recipe is very hard to resist. It always makes me want to eat more rice.

Submitted by Pearl Ishizaki
Published on June 19, 2020
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 10 ½ ounces firm tofu

  • 1 tablespoon miso paste

  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon oyster sauce

  • 1 teaspoon doubanjiang (soybean paste)

  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger

  • 1 clove garlic, grated

  • ½ cup water, divided

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • 2 ½ ounces ground beef

  • 2 ½ ounces ground pork

  • ⅓ green onion, minced

Directions

  1. Drain tofu, wrap in paper towels, and place in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook in the microwave for 2 minutes. Unwrap and slice into 3/4-inch cubes.

  2. Whisk miso paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, oyster sauce, doubanjiang, ginger, and garlic together in a bowl.

  3. Whisk 1 tablespoon water and cornstarch together in a small bowl until smooth.

  4. Combine miso mixture, remaining water, ground beef, and ground pork together in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and cook on 600W for 4 minutes. Drain liquid into the cornstarch mixture; mix well.

  5. Mix tofu, cornstarch mixture, and green onion carefully into the bowl of ground meat. Cover and cook until flavors combine, about 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

319 Calories
19g Fat
13g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 319
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 25%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 800mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 26g 52%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 320mg 25%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 425mg 9%

* 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.