VEGAN MAPO TOFU

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When you're short on time and you're in need of something nutritious, then this quick vegan mapo tofu will certainly satisfy your taste buds. This is an authentic Sichuan-style mapo tofu, which is both spicy and aromatic.

Provided by MyNutriCounter

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup vegetable broth
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
3 tablespoons fermented black beans, roughly chopped
2 green onions, white parts only, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
2 tablespoons chili bean paste (doubanjiang)
1 (14 ounce) container silken tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon chile oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix vegetable broth, maple syrup, soy sauce, and cornstarch in a bowl.
  • Heat peanut oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, black beans, green onions, garlic, ginger, and Sichuan peppercorns. Saute until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add chili bean paste and the soy sauce mixture. Cook and stir until thick, 3 to 5 minutes. Add tofu; cook until heated through, about 1 minute more.
  • Transfer cooked tofu to a serving dish; drizzle chile oil and sesame oil on top. Top with chopped peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 657.8 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

Udara Hewage (Trust no One)
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my mapo tofu turned out really watery. :(


Sa Sumon
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tofu.


Waheed Lawal
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The sauce was a bit too sweet for me, but I'm sure I could adjust the recipe to my liking next time.


Sudeep Best
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I made this dish for a dinner party and everyone loved it. It's definitely a new favorite recipe.


Tatiana Gray
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This was a bit too oily for my taste.


Ikpereme Peter
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I love how this dish is packed with vegetables. It's a great way to get your daily dose of veggies.


Abdullahi Ibrahim
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The tofu was a bit bland, but the sauce was really good.


Dre Ellis
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Ff Asif
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I accidentally used too much chili oil and the dish was way too spicy. Next time I'll be more careful.


Fartunlucky Abdirizaq
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This was my first time making mapo tofu and it turned out great! The instructions were clear and easy to follow.


Rehmat safi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


agnes khaba
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The sauce was a bit too spicy for me, but overall the dish was pretty good.


Dipu Sarker
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This recipe was easy to follow and the final product was delicious. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a tasty vegan meal.


daisy springs (daisy)
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I'm not vegan, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so flavorful and the tofu was nice and crispy.


Paul Almond
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This vegan mapo tofu was a hit with my family! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the tofu was cooked perfectly.