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Sichuan Chinese mapo tofu with pork, spicy and savory dish

Chinese Mapo Tofu

Make spicy and savory Mapo Tofu, the ultimate Sichuan comfort dish, with this quick and easy Chinese recipe. Silky tofu in a bold chili and bean sauce—perfect with rice.
Servings 4
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 14 oz soft or medium-firm tofu
  • 6 oz ground pork or mushrooms for vegetarian
  • 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger
  • 2 green onions chopped (divided)
  • 1 tsp chili sauce or to taste
  • 1 tbsp ground bean sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • ¾ cup chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

  • Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes. Optional: blanch tofu in simmering salted water for 2 minutes. Set aside.
  • Toast Sichuan peppercorns in a dry pan for 1–2 minutes, then grind to powder.
  • Heat oil in wok. Add ground pork or mushrooms and cook until browned.
  • Add garlic, ginger, and half the green onions. Stir-fry until aromatic.
  • Stir in chili sauce and ground bean sauce. Cook 1–2 minutes.
  • Add Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, and stock. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add tofu gently. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
  • Stir in cornstarch slurry. Simmer until thickened.
  • Drizzle sesame oil and sprinkle with ground Sichuan peppercorns.
  • Garnish with remaining green onions. Serve hot with rice.

Notes

NUTRITION FACTS
**Serving Size:** 1 bowl (approx. 1 cup) **Calories:** 285 **Total Fat:** 18g (23% DV) **Saturated Fat:** 3g (15% DV) **Cholesterol:** 35mg (12% DV) **Sodium:** 720mg (31% DV) **Total Carbohydrates:** 10g (4% DV) **Dietary Fiber:** 2g (7% DV) **Total Sugars:** 2g **Protein:** 21g (42% DV)
*Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes.*