Japanese-Style Mapo Tofu recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Japanese-style mapo tofu is a rice bowl made by gently simmering tofu and ground meat in a miso-based sauce.
Japanese-style mapo tofu is a rice bowl made by gently simmering tofu and ground meat in a miso-based sauce. It is mildly spicy, with a savory depth and soft tofu at the center, making it a satisfying meal for a busy day.
Japanese · 25 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 627g serving): 669.3 kcal · protein 33.6g · carbohydrate 84.9g · fat 20.3g · sodium 1146.6mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: After adding the tofu, gently shake the pan instead of stirring vigorously with a spatula so the pieces keep their shape.
Tips: Miso and soy sauce vary in saltiness, so taste and adjust the seasoning at the end.
Tips: Stir the starch slurry once more just before adding it so the sauce thickens evenly.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Cooked rice — 210 g
- Tofu — 150 g
- Ground pork — 60 g
- Onion — 30 g
- Garlic — 1 pc
- Ginger — 3 g
- Green onion — 15 g
- Miso — 1 Tbsp
- Soy sauce — 1 tsp
- Sugar — 0.5 tsp
- Cornstarch — 1 tsp
- Water — 120 ml
- Cooking oil — 1 tsp
- Sesame oil — 0.5 tsp