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Bring a pot of water to a boil.
Mapo Tofu
A classic Mapo Tofu recipe that makes it easy to replicate the taste of a Chinese restaurant at home.
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⏱️ 2 min total📝 11 steps
What You'll Need
Tofu1 block (500g)
Ground pork80g
Green bell pepper1/3
Red chili pepper1
Minced garlic1 tbsp (10g)
Green onion1/2 stalk (50g)
Cooking oil4 tbsp (25g)
Chili oil1 tbsp (7g)
Doubanjiang (spicy bean paste)1 heaping tbsp (20g)
Dark soy sauce1/2 tbsp
Instructions
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Cut the tofu in half and dice it into small cubes.
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When the water boils, add the tofu to blanch it.
4
Heat cooking oil in a frying pan, add the ground pork, and stir-fry until golden brown.
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Add the minced garlic and green onion, and stir-fry until golden and fragrant.
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Add the green bell pepper and red chili pepper and stir-fry together.
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Pour in 200cc of broth.
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Season with doubanjiang, dark soy sauce, dashida (beef seasoning), and pepper.
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Add the blanched tofu and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring gently.
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Gradually add the starch slurry while stirring to thicken the sauce.
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Finish by drizzling with sesame oil.