Mapo Tofu (Microwave Recipe)

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

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.

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

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