Jump to Recipe This is the authentic Szechuan way of cooking Mapo tofu, a tofu dish made with a famous Sichuan flavor type – Mapo flavor. The dish combines spicy doubanjiang (broad bean sauce), fermented black beans, ginger, ground meat, and garlic in a classic mapo-style sauce. The ma...
Developing a Vegan Version Thisveganmapo tofu recipe is very similar to our ever-popular traditionalmapo tofu. The main difference is that instead of ground pork, we’re using finely chopped shiitake mushrooms to add umami to the dish. We’ve also added fermented black beans to the recipe to...
Mapo Tofu is a popular dish from the sichuan province which has a spicy oily red sauce coated over minced meat and delicate tofu pieces.
Vegan Mapo Tofu is a delicious Sichuan dish of soft, silken tofu and shiitake in a gloriously rich, spicy and slightly tingly sauce.
Mapo Tofu Recipe (麻婆豆腐) In this recipe, the essential ingredients are chilli bean sauce (辣豆瓣酱) and Sichuan peppercorn. The bean sauce can be readily purchased at supermarkets. Sichuan pepper is more “ma” (麻 numbing) than “la” (辣 spicy) so the chilli powder is definitely an...
Recipe v The Japanese version of this famous Sichuan spicy dish (Mapo Tofu/Mapo Doufu) is made with readily available ingredients and it is a lot less oily but is still an incredible flavour explosion in a bowl – I want the sauce on tap! This dish is on the table in 15 minutes, ...
Chinese Mapo Tofu Directions Mix water and cornstarch in a small bowl; set aside. Brown ground pork in a small skillet over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes. Drain fat. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or wok. Cook garlic and ginger in oil until fragrant, about 1 ...
If there's one Chinese dish you should learn how to make, it's mapo tofu. Mapo tofu is a popular Sichuan dish, and has the characteristic Sichuan flavors of salty, spicy, numbing, fragrant. This recipe seamlessly combines the bold flavors of traditional Mapo Tofu with the meatiness of Imp...
Print Recipe Pin Recipe This vegan mapo tofu is a bold and comforting twist on the Sichuan classic. Silky soft tofu, savory mushrooms, and a rich, spicy sauce come together for a dish that’s equal parts exciting and cozy. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this plant-based favor...
There you have it! This Mapo Tofu recipe is a gateway to authentic Sichuan cuisine right in your kitchen. Simple to prepare yet rich in flavor, it brings an Asian comfort food to your table. Try it today, and savor the unique taste of this cherished Chinese dish. ...