Authentic Mapo Tofu Recipe

(Spicy Sichuan, Better Than Takeout)

Mapo Tofu recipe

This bold and flavorful Mapo Tofu recipe is a must-try for spice lovers! Made with silky tofu, savory ground pork, and a rich, fiery sauce.

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cook Time: 20 Mins.

Total Time: 25 mins.

Ingredients

YIELD 6 SERVINGS

• Tofu • Ground pork • Sugar • Ginger paste

Prep Time:  5 MINS.

• Sake • Broad bean paste • Chicken broth • Soy sauce

Step-by-step Instructions!

Follow our easy instructions for success!

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Mix the broth, broad bean paste, soy sauce, salt, sugar, sake, 1 tbsp. ground Sichuan peppercorns, 1 tbsp. chili oil and sesame oil in a bowl. Set aside.

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Stir fry the pork in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking up the pieces as it cooks. Add the garlic when the pork is halfway done.

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Stir in the sauce.

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Add the cubed tofu to the top of the pork mixture in an even layer, reduce the heat to medium low, cover and cook for 10 minutes.

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