Chinese Mapo Tofu

This Chinese mapo tofu is ground pork and firm tofu with the flavors of hot bean sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in this quick-cooking dish.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 268 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cold water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 5 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons hot bean sauce
• 0.5 pound ground pork

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Brown ground pork in a small skillet over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes. Drain fat.

Step 2

Mix water and cornstarch in a small bowl; set aside.

Step 3

Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or wok. Cook garlic and ginger in oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in tofu and cook for 2 minutes. Season with soy sauce, hot bean sauce, and sugar; stir to combine.

Step 4

Stir in cooked pork and green onion. Sprinkle with cornstarch and water mixture; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir sesame oil into the thickened mapo tofu.