The Best Vegan Mapo Tofu

Name: The Best Vegan Mapo Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms (soaked in 3 1/2 cup water for at least 30 minutes); 7 ounces button mushrooms (finely chopped); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon garlic (peeled and minced); 1 tablespoon ginger (peeled and minced); 1 large leek (sliced in half lengthwise and thinly sliced on the bias); 1 pound silken tofu (drained and sliced into 1-inch cubes); 1 tablespoon Szechuan peppercorns (optional); 2 tablespoons gochujang; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons spicy chili crisp; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon gochugaru; 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 1/2 tablespoons water

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

One of my favorite recipes of all time, this vegan mapo tofu is packed with savory and pungent flavors that are traditional to Szechuan cuisine. So delicious that I always go back for seconds!

Updated at: Sat, 20 Jan 2024 19:16:32 GMT