Ground Pork Mapo Tofu
This ground pork mapo tofu is a pure Asian comfort food. It is packed with ground pork, firm tofu, ginger, green onions, hoisin sauce, and garlic chili sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 8 ounces ground pork
- 4 cloves garlic grated
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste
- 1 tablespoon Chili garlic sauce
- 4 whole green onions chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn ground
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water cold
- 1 pound tofu drained, cut into 1-inch cubes, firm
- 2 tablespoons basil leaves for topping, chopped
- 4 cups Steamed rice for serving
Instructions
- In a 12-inch high-sided skillet add vegetable oil and set over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the ground pork and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add in the garlic, ginger, lemongrass paste, chili garlic paste, and green onions. Cook till fragrant and the pork no longer looks pink.
- Add in the tomato paste and ground Sichuan peppercorns. Mix to combine and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken stock, hoisin sauce, fish sauce and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl whisk together cornstarch and water. Pour into the meat mixture and continue simmering until the mixture is thick.
- Gently fold in the tofu and let it warm through. Be careful when stirring so you don't break up the tofu.
- Sprinkle basil over the top and stir to combine.
- Serve spooned over rice.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.