Mama Liu's Mapo Tofu

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cut 1 brick of tofu (I like to use "traditional" medium-hard type) into cubes and dry on paper towel (I skip the drying step if lazy lol)

Step 2

Heat saucepan to medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil

Step 3

Put 1 tablespoon chili black bean sauce (I use a chinese kind called 豆瓣酱) in sauce pan and cook for 30 sec

Step 4

Put in cubed tofu

Step 5

Cook for approx 5 min while stirring gently occasionally

Step 6

Add approx 1-2 tablespoons vegan oyster sauce, to taste

Step 7

Cook for 2 more min

Step 8

Add cornstarch water mixture (1 tsp cornstarch, 2 tbsp water) if it's too wet (optional)

Step 9

Add chopped green onion & sesame (optional)

Step 10

Ready to serve! :)