The recipe Mapo Tofu Chinese Comfort Food

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Mapo Tofu Chinese Comfort Food recipe is a Asian Dinner meal that takes 25 minutes to make. If you enjoy Asian for Dinner, you will like Mapo Tofu Chinese Comfort Food!

Mapo Tofu Chinese Comfort Food

Mapo Tofu Chinese Comfort Food Recipe
Mapo Tofu Chinese Comfort Food

A friend recommended that I try this spicy Chinese tofu dish to get me started eating tofu, and it successfully hooked me into liking tofu! Head to your local Asian grocery store to find the bean paste and peppercorns. I used my food processor to grind them.

What Course Is Mapo Tofu Chinese Comfort Food?

Mapo Tofu Chinese Comfort Food is for Dinner.


How Long Does Mapo Tofu Chinese Comfort Food Recipe Take To Prepare?

Mapo Tofu Chinese Comfort Food takes 10 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Mapo Tofu Chinese Comfort Food Recipe Take To Cook?

Mapo Tofu Chinese Comfort Food takes 25 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Mapo Tofu Chinese Comfort Food Recipe Make?

Mapo Tofu Chinese Comfort Food makes 4 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Mapo Tofu Chinese Comfort Food Recipe?

The ingredients for Mapo Tofu Chinese Comfort Food are:

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons chili oil
1/2 lb ground pork
2 cloves garlic (chopped)
2 tablespoons spicy bean paste
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 pound regular or soft tofu, drained and cubed
1 cup water or beef stock
1 tablespoon ground Sichuan peppercorns
3 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
Salt to taste


How Do I Make Mapo Tofu Chinese Comfort Food?

Here is how you make Mapo Tofu Chinese Comfort Food:

1. Heat the oils in a deep saucepan or wok on medium-high.2. Add the pork and stir-fry until no longer pink, breaking up the meat so that it is in small, crumbled pieces. Then add the garlic and bean paste; stir-fry about 1 minute more, careful to not burn the garlic.3. Next, add in the chili powder and soy sauce and stir-fry about 2-3 minutes more. It should smell incredible by now!4. Add in the tofu and water or stock, stirring gently to blend the tofu with the sauce (but not breaking the tofu too much). Bring to a boil and then lower the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.5. Sprinkle the Sichuan peppercorn over the mixture. Gently stir to incorporate evenly. Sprinkle the scallions over the top of each serving. Serve immediately with white rice or just on its own in a small bowl.Enjoy!Serving Size:?Makes approximately 4 1-cup servings


What's The Nutritional Info For Mapo Tofu Chinese Comfort Food?

The nutritional information for Mapo Tofu Chinese Comfort Food is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 347.0
  • Total Fat: 27.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 36.8 mg
  • Sodium: 634.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 6.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
  • Protein: 18.8 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Mapo Tofu Chinese Comfort Food?

Mapo Tofu Chinese Comfort Food is Asian cuisine.


What Dietary Needs Does Mapo Tofu Chinese Comfort Food Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Mapo Tofu Chinese Comfort Food is Low Carb


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