Mapo Tofu

Name: Mapo Tofu
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/2 cup oil divided; 2 chili peppers fresh Thai bird, thinly sliced; 8 dried red chilies roughly chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons sichuan peppercorns coarsely ground, plus 1/4 teaspoon for garnish at the end; 3 tablespoons ginger finely minced; 3 tablespoons garlic finely minced; 8 ounces ground pork 225g; 2 tablespoons bean sauce spicy, depending on your desired salt/spice levels; 2/3 cup low sodium chicken broth or water; 1 pound silken tofu 450g, cut into 1 inch cubes; 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil optional; 1/4 teaspoon sugar optional; 1 scallion finely chopped

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380Calories

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6 SERVINGS

1/2 cup oil (divided)

2 chili peppers (fresh Thai bird, thinly sliced)

8 dried red chilies (roughly chopped)

1 1/2 Tbsp. sichuan peppercorns (coarsely ground, plus 1/4 teaspoon for garnish at the end)

3 Tbsp. ginger (finely minced)

3 Tbsp. garlic (finely minced)

8 oz. ground pork (225g)

2 Tbsp. bean sauce (spicy, depending on your desired salt/spice levels)

2/3 cup low sodium chicken broth (or water)

1 lb. silken tofu (450g, cut into 1 inch cubes)

1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch

1/4 tsp. sesame oil (optional)

1/4 tsp. sugar (optional)

1 scallion (finely chopped)

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380Calories

Sodium

Fat

Carbs

Fiber

Potassium

Calories380Calories from Fat290

% DAILY VALUE

Total Fat32g49%

Saturated Fat6g30%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol30mg10%

Sodium180mg8%

Potassium380mg11%

Protein15g

Calories from Fat290

% DAILY VALUE

Total Carbohydrate10g3%

Dietary Fiber1g4%

Sugars2g

Vitamin A15%

Vitamin C6%

Calcium30%

Iron30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Edwardo 3 years ago

Really good! I had to improvise since I couldn’t find dried red chili’s, used 2 tsp of red pepper flakes resulting in medium heat. Right for me but to hot for the Ms 😌 Served on white rice and added watermelon to the salads which was a great cooler to the mapo heat!

N L 3 years ago

Really easy and delish!

Dunn 5 years ago

Really looks and tastes authentic!

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