Vegetarian Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu is a popular Chinese dish from the Sichuan province known for its spicy and numbing flavors.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Vegetarian Mapo Tofu

Cooking Method: Stir-frying Cuisine: Chinese Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 14 ounce Firm Tofu
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
• 3 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 2 tablespoon Chili Bean Paste
• 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sichuan Peppercorns
• 1 cup Water
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 stalk Green Onions
• 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Cut the firm tofu into cubes.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat.
3. Add minced garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add chili bean paste and stir-fry for another minute.
5. Add the cubed tofu and stir-fry gently to coat it with the sauce.
6. Add soy sauce, Sichuan peppercorns, and water. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
7. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry.
8. Add the slurry to the tofu mixture and stir gently until the sauce thickens.
9. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot with rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 3g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.