Mapo Tofu recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Soft tofu and savory minced meat soak up a spicy, salty doubanjiang sauce. It makes a hearty lunch or dinner for days when you want it with warm rice.
Chinese · 25 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 612g serving): 647.4 kcal · protein 36.5g · carbohydrate 77.4g · fat 19.9g · sodium 1260.8mg
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: Gently turn the tofu with a spatula instead of chopsticks so it keeps its shape.
Tips: Fry the minced meat well before adding water to bring out its flavor.
Tips: If the heat is too much, reduce the doubanjiang and add a little more green onion.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Tofu — 180 g
- Ground pork — 70 g
- Rice — 210 g
- Doubanjiang — 1 Tbsp
- Green onion — 20 g
- Garlic — 2 pc
- Cooking oil — 1 tsp
- Soy sauce — 1 tsp
- Sugar — 0.5 tsp
- Water — 0.5 cup