Mapo Tofu (Microwave Recipe)

Making mapo tofu in the microwave cuts the cooking time in half, so this easy common Japanese dish is the perfect dinner recipe on a busy weeknight.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 319 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon miso paste
• 1 clove garlic, grated
• 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon doubanjiang (soybean paste)
• 0.5 cup water, divided
• 10.5 ounces firm tofu
• 2.5 ounces ground beef
• 2.5 ounces ground pork
• 0.33333334326744 green onion, minced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk miso paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, oyster sauce, doubanjiang, ginger, and garlic together in a bowl.

Step 2

Drain tofu and wrap in paper towels; place in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 2 minutes. Unwrap tofu and slice into 3/4-inch cubes.

Step 3

Whisk 1 tablespoon water and cornstarch together in a small bowl until smooth; set aside.

Step 4

Combine miso paste mixture, remaining water, ground beef, and ground pork in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave at 600W for 4 minutes. Drain liquid into cornstarch mixture; mix well.

Step 5

Carefully stir tofu, cornstarch mixture, and green onion into ground meat mixture. Cover and microwave until flavors combine, about 4 minutes.