Cheat’s Mapo Tofu

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Cheat’s Mapo Tofu

Use this Mapo Tofu packet sauce to create a mapo tofu dish packed with all the flavor, spice, and chili goodness you’d expect from your favorite restaurant.

149 kcal /serving 10 min Serves 8 Easy Asian

Ingredients

  • 6 oz ground pork
  • 1 tbsp ginger (minced)
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 7 oz. mapo tofu sauce packet (200 g, we used Spicy Element’s Shengchubao Mapo Tofu Sauce)
  • 1 cup (240ml) water
  • 2 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp water)
  • 24 oz silken tofu (you can also use soft or firm tofu if you prefer)
  • 1 scallion (chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp Sichuan Peppercorn Powder (optional)

Preparation

Not specified

Cooking

  1. In a wok over medium-high heat, brown the pork, breaking it up with a wooden spatula.
  2. When the pork is cooked through, add the ginger and garlic, and stir-fry until lightly crisped.
  3. Next, add the contents of the seasoning packet, and stir to combine.
  4. If you’re only cooking one box of tofu, you can use half of it and save the other half for another day.
  5. Turn the heat up to high, add the water, and bring to a boil.
  6. While that’s happening, cut your tofu into large 1½-inch cubes and add to the wok.
  7. Stir gently to combine.
  8. A folding motion works well to avoid breaking up the tofu.
  9. Add the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, coating the spatula.
  10. Simmer for one more minute, and serve immediately with scallions and the Sichuan peppercorn powder on top and plenty of white rice, and relish the time saved by your shortcut!.

Plating & Serving

Not specified

Suggested Sides

Nutrition per Serving

149 Calories
13.7g Protein 12% DV
4.7g Carbs 2% DV
9.1g Fat 12% DV
1.1g Fiber 3% DV
0.7g Sugars
27mg Sodium 2% DV
15mg Cholesterol 4% DV
Diet Type Low Carb Low Sodium
Health Labels Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Gluten Free Wheat Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Oil Added No Sugar Added
Allergen Info Gluten Wheat

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Category main
Meal Type Dinner
Tags quick, comfort-food, spicy