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Mapo Tofu
A Sichuan-inspired Chinese dish made with tofu, chili peppers, and spices.
⏱35 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●250g firm tofupressed and drained
- ●200g mapo tofuintensely roasted
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 inches gingergrated
- ●2 chili pepperssliced
- ●2 tablespoons soy saucelow-sodium
- ●1 tablespoon cornstarchmixed with 2 tablespoons water
- ●2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the sliced chili peppers and cook for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
- 4
Add the pressed tofu and cook for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown.
- 5
Add the intensely roasted mapo tofu and soy sauce. Stir to combine.
- 6
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth.
- 7
Add the cornstarch mixture to the wok or skillet and stir to combine.
- 8
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
- 9
Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.