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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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 8 ounces ground pork
  • 4 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste
  • 1 tablespoon Chili garlic sauce
  • 4 whole green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground sichuan peppercorns
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 1 pound firm tofu drained, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped basil leaves for topping
  • 4 cups Steamed rice for serving

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Add in the garlic, ginger, lemongrass paste, chili garlic paste, and green onions. Cook till fragrant and the pork no longer looks pink.
  3. Add in the tomato paste and ground Sichuan peppercorns. Mix to combine and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in chicken stock, hoisin sauce, fish sauce and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
  5. In a small bowl whisk together cornstarch and water. Pour into the meat mixture and continue simmering until the mixture is thick.
  6. Gently fold in the tofu and let it warm through. Be careful when stirring so you don't break up the tofu.
  7. Sprinkle basil over the top and stir to combine.
  8. Serve spooned over rice.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.