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Mapo Tofu Rice Bowl
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Mapo Tofu Rice Bowl

Silky tofu and ground pork in a spicy, numbing chili-oil sauce ladled over rice. The contrast of soft tofu and bold Sichuan-inspired heat is irresistible.

Prep 10minCook 12min2 servings
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Instructions

  1. 1

    Cube tofu into 2cm pieces, blanch in salted boiling water for 2 minutes, and drain.

  2. 2

    Stir-fry ground pork in oil over medium heat for 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add garlic and doubanjiang, cooking 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add 1/2 cup water, bring to a boil, add tofu, and simmer 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Season with soy sauce and thicken with starch slurry.

  6. 6

    Spoon over rice, drizzle sesame oil, and top with green onion.

Tips

Blanching tofu in salt water helps it hold its shape.
A pinch of Sichuan pepper adds authentic numbing heat.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
560
kcal
Protein
28
g
Carbs
58
g
Fat
24
g

Adjust Servings

2servings
servings

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