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Mapo Tofu
Whether you're a vegetarian or not, this Mapo Tofu recipe is so incredibly delicious, your entire family will be sure to love it.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 214 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (about 10) dried shiitake mushrooms
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons black bean sauce
- 1 pound medium or firm tofu, drained and cut into 1 inch cubes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 scallions, chopped
Instructions
- Place the dried shiitake mushrooms in a bowl, cover with the 1 cup warm water, and soak for 15-20 minutes, until the mushrooms are soft. Drain the mushrooms, squeeze out excess water, and reserve the liquid. Discard any tough mushroom stems and finely chop the caps.
- In a small bowl, stir together the mushroom soaking liquid, mirin, soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil to coat the bottom of the wok. Add the mushrooms and black bean sauce to the wok and stir fry until the mushrooms are crisp.
- Reduce the heat to medium, add garlic and ginger and stir fry for 1 minute. Pour the sauce into the wok, and reduce to simmer.
- Gently add the cubed tofu to the wok and simmer for 3 minutes to allow the tofu to absorb some of the sauce.
- Create a well in the center, stir together the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the sauce and cook for 1 minute, until thick. Top with the scallions and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
214kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Sodium
473mg
(20%)
Potassium
118mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
90IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
154mg
(15%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Sodium | 473mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 154mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.