Mapo Tofu (Mabo Dofu)

Name: Mapo Tofu (Mabo Dofu)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2½ Tbsp doubanjiang (spicy chili bean paste); 1 Tbsp oyster sauce; 1 Tbsp miso; ½ Tbsp soy sauce; 2 Tbsp mirin; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1 tsp potato starch or cornstarch; 4 Tbsp water; 2 cloves garlic; 1 Tbsp ginger ((minced)); 2 green onions/scallions; 14 oz soft/silken tofu (kinugoshi dofu) ((drained for 15–30 minutes)); 1 Tbsp neutral oil; ½ lb ground pork ((or your choice of meat; use mushrooms or veggies for vegan/vegetarian)); Japanese sansho pepper ((optional))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

Japanese-style Mapo Tofu (Mabo Dofu) is full of flavor but much less spicy than the original Sichuan dish. Even kids can enjoy this family-friendly recipe of ground pork and silken tofu that's ready in just 30 minutes! {Vegetarian/Vegan Adaptable}

Updated at: Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:24:36 GMT