Mapo tofu

Mapo tofu is a popular Chinese dish that originates from the Sichuan province. The dish is typically made with tofu, ground meat (usually pork or beef), and a spicy sauce. It is often served with rice.

The exact origin of mapo tofu is unknown, but it is thought to have originated in the 19th century. The dish gained popularity in the early 20th century, when it became a staple of Sichuan cuisine.

There are many different recipes for mapo tofu, but all of them share the same basic ingredients and flavors. The dish is often made with a variety of different spices, including chili pepper, Sichuan pepper, and ginger.

Advice

Making mapo tofu can be a daunting task if you're not used to cooking with spices and sauces! To make the dish, start by preparing the ingredients: tofu, garlic, ginger, green onions, and Sichuan peppercorn. Heat a wok over medium-high heat and add oil and garlic. Once the garlic starts to sizzle, add the ginger and Sichuan pepper and stir-fry until fragrant. Next, add the tofu and stir-fry for a few minutes. Then, add the sauce mixture and stir-fry for another few minutes until the sauce thickens. Lastly, finish the dish by adding green onions and cooking for a few more minutes. The key to making perfect mapo tofu is to build flavors gradually and not to rush the process. Take your time and make sure to adjust the ingredients and spices to your taste.

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Recipes

 

Vegan Mapo Tofu

5/5 - 2579 votes

• cilantro
• salt
• corn
• fermented black bean
• fermented broad bean paste
• ginger
• sichuan pepper
• sesame oil
• green onion
• tofu block
• water
• garlic
• soy sauce
• vegetable oil
• hot red pepper
• shiitake mushroom

 

Mapo Tofu

4/5 - 1558 votes

• white rice
• salt
• douchi
• ginger
• rounded sugar
• rounded sichuan peppercorn
• cornstarch dissolved
• red pepper flake
• medium tofu
• soy sauce
• green onion
• doubanjiang
• canola oil
• ground beef

 

Real-Deal Mapo Tofu Recipe

4.3/5 - 20 votes

• dark soy sauce
• ginger microplane grater
• cornstarch
• silken tofu
• green onion
• chicken stock
• chili oil
• vegetable oil
• ground beef
• fermented chili bean paste
• sichuan peppercorn
• xiaoxing wine
• water
• garlic cloves microplane grater

 

Mapo Tofu

5/5 - 24 votes

• water
• cornstarch
• hoisin sauce
• soy sauce
• ginger
• sesame oil
• garlic
• sugar
• vegetable stock powder
• tofu
• scallions shallot
• oil
• chinese wine
• chili bean sauce
• ground pork

 

The Best Vegan Mapo Tofu Recipe

4.5/5 - 14 votes

• dark soy sauce
• ginger microplane grater
• cornstarch
• kombu
• water
• silken tofu
• chinese chive
• vegetable oil
• porcini mushroom
• fermented chili broad bean paste
• chili oil
• shaoxing wine
• sichuan peppercorn
• chinese hot chile
• yacai
• garlic cloves microplane grater
• green onion
• wood ear mushroom
• white button mushroom

 

Weeknight Mapo Tofu with Ground Pork

4.8/5 - 18 votes

• basil
• silken tofu
• cornstarch
• tomato paste
• sichuan peppercorn
• ginger
• jalapeño
• chicken broth
• vegetable oil
• chinese black bean garlic sauce
• garlic
• green onion
• ground pork

 

Mapo Tofu with Ramps Recipe

5/5 - 2 votes

• dark soy sauce
• ginger microplane grater
• cornstarch
• silken tofu
• green onion
• chicken stock
• chili oil
• vegetable oil
• ground beef
• fermented chili bean paste
• sichuan peppercorn
• xiaoxing wine
• water
• ramp

 

Mapo Tofu

5/5 - 1 votes

• salt
• white rice
• soy sauce
• canola oil
• cornstarch
• water
• ground beef
• ground pork
• tofu
• chile bean sauce
• hoisin sauce
• green onion

 

Mapo Tofu

5/5 - 0 votes

• Mapo Tofu
• rice
• salt
• shiitake mushroom
• ground sichuan pepper
• fermented black bean
• cornstarch
• ginger
• vegetable broth
• sichuan pepper
• garlic
• doubanjiang
• sichuan chili
• green onion
• chili oil
• silken tofu
• Basic Chili Oil
• cassia bark
• chili flake
• star anise
• pods cardamom
• ginger
• oil

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