Ingredients
For 4 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Silken or soft tofu, cubed500 g
- Beef mince150 g
- Chilli bean paste (Pixian doubanjiang)2 tbsp
- Fermented black beans1 tbsp
- Chilli flakes1 tsp
- Sichuan pepper, ground1 tsp
- Stock250 ml
- Cornflour1 tbsp
- Oil3 tbsp
- Garlic cloves3
- Ginger1 thumb
- Spring onions3
Method
- BlanchBlanch tofu in salted water.
- FryFry beef until crisp, then bean paste and black beans until red.
- SimmerAdd stock and tofu; simmer 5 minutes; thicken in stages.
- FinishTop with ground Sichuan pepper and spring onion.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 316 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.5 g |
| Fat | 24.0 g |
| Fibre | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 1.5 g |
| Sodium | 195 mg |
| Saturated fat | 5.4 g |
| Serving size | about 260 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains Soy. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.
Quick answers
How long does Mapo Tofu take to make?
About 31 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 11 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Mapo Tofu?
About 316 kcal per serving, with 18 g of protein. The recipe makes 4 servings of about 260 g each.
Which allergens does Mapo Tofu contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Soy. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Mapo Tofu from?
Mapo Tofu is a main course from China. Sichuan tofu in fiery, numbing bean-paste sauce with minced beef.