5 from 6 votes
Easy Sichuan Mapo Tofu (Authentic Flavor)
Sichuan Mapo Tofu, a spicy tofu dish from Chinese cuisine, is easy to make with this simple recipe. It combines soft tofu and ground pork in a rich, savory doubanjiang sauce for an authentic taste. Serve with rice for a quick, satisfying meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
443 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) tofu sliced into 1/2-inch cubes, soft
- 4 tbsp (60 ml) neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 3 tbsp ginger minced
- 3-4 dried red chili sliced
- 3 green onion chopped
- 1/2 lb (225 g) pork minced
- 2 tbsp Sichuan chili bean paste doubanjiang
- 1/2 tbsp fermented black beans optional, douchi
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) chicken stock low sodium preferred
- 1-2 tsp Sichuan peppercorn powder
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) water
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil and add a pinch of salt. Add the tofu to the pot and cook for 1 minute. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over medium heat and add vegetable oil. Add ginger, dried crushed chilies, and green onion and stir fry until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds.
- Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the ground pork and cook until browned and crispy, breaking up any large pieces with a spatula. Add doubanjiang, fermented black beans (if using), and garlic to the wok or skillet. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the blanched tofu and chicken stock to the wok or skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, until the tofu is heated through.
- Add ground Sichuan pepper and stir. In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the wok or skillet and stir gently to thicken the sauce. Garnish with sliced green onions and more Sichuan pepper if desired. Serve hot with steamed rice
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Nutrition Information
Calories
443kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
(53%)
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
655mg
(27%)
Potassium
527mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
201IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 443
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 443kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 655mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 527mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 201IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.