MAPO TOFU (MICROWAVE RECIPE)
Mapo tofu is one of the most common foods in Japanese homes. It's very easy to cook on a stovetop but cooking it in a microwave cuts the cooking time in half. This recipe is very hard to resist. It always makes me want to eat more rice.
Provided by Pearl Ishizaki
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Japanese
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Drain tofu, wrap in paper towels, and place in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook in the microwave for 2 minutes. Unwrap and slice into 3/4-inch cubes.
- Whisk miso paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, oyster sauce, doubanjiang, ginger, and garlic together in a bowl.
- Whisk 1 tablespoon water and cornstarch together in a small bowl until smooth.
- Combine miso mixture, remaining water, ground beef, and ground pork together in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and cook on 600W for 4 minutes. Drain liquid into the cornstarch mixture; mix well.
- Mix tofu, cornstarch mixture, and green onion carefully into the bowl of ground meat. Cover and cook until flavors combine, about 4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 44.2 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 799.7 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
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Gursimer Sekhon
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Vilho Andjelo
[email protected]This is my go-to mapo tofu recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Said Muhammad Abubakar
[email protected]I'm a beginner cook and this recipe was easy to follow. The mapo tofu turned out great!
Malak Huzaifa
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me, but the results were worth it.
Jessica Heinlein
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tofu, but this recipe was surprisingly good.
Rum O' Cola
[email protected]The tofu was a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious.
Theresa Gann
[email protected]This is the best mapo tofu recipe I've ever tried. I highly recommend it!
Owais Ashfaq
[email protected]Loved this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover tofu.
mashood shah
[email protected]The sauce was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall this was a good recipe.
MJ2020 MJ
[email protected]I'm allergic to tofu, so I used tempeh instead. It worked out really well!
Mari Ppdpl
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste, but I think that's because I didn't add enough spices.
Lawal Oyindamola
[email protected]I wasn't sure about using the microwave to cook mapo tofu, but I'm glad I tried it. It turned out great!
Usman Sargana
[email protected]This is my new favorite mapo tofu recipe! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.
Nosheen Malik
[email protected]I've never cooked mapo tofu before, and this recipe was a great introduction. It was easy to follow and the results were delicious.
Maryjoy Paragas
[email protected]The sauce was a bit too spicy for me, but that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, this was a great recipe.
jaswinder singh
[email protected]This mapo tofu recipe was a hit! The flavors were bold and complex, and the tofu was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.