VEGAN MAPO TOFU
Mapo tofu is a justly popular menu item in many Chinese restaurants. It is a quickly cooked dish of braised tofu with minced pork (sometimes beef) in a bracing spicy sauce made with fermented black beans and fermented broad bean paste, along with hot red pepper and Sichuan pepper. This meatless version with fresh shiitake mushrooms is completely satisfying, and surprisingly easy to make. For the best texture, use soft tofu rather than firm, taking care to cook it gently to keep it from crumbling.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Remove stems from mushrooms. Make a light mushroom broth by simmering stems in 2 cups water for 15 minutes, then strain and reserve broth (discard stems). Dice mushroom caps and set aside.
- Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes. Cover with boiling salted water, let steep for 15 minutes, then drain.
- Put oil in a wok or wide skillet over medium heat. Add red peppers, black beans and bean paste and cook, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add garlic and ginger and let sizzle, then add mushrooms, soy sauce, sesame oil and Sichuan pepper. Add 1 1/2 cups mushroom broth and cook mixture gently for 2 minutes.
- Carefully add tofu cubes. Shake pan to distribute sauce, using a wooden spoon to help. Try to avoid smashing tofu. Drizzle in cornstarch mixture, gently swirling pan to incorporate (sauce will thicken) and simmer tofu in sauce for 2 minutes more. Thin with a little mushroom broth if necessary. Transfer to a low bowl or platter. Sprinkle with scallions and cilantro sprigs.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 166, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 638 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Najib Abdullahi
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this again.
Bubu aico
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe.
Malik Abdul Rashid
[email protected]This is the best mapo tofu I've ever had.
zackary zapata
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe.
Umar Gul
[email protected]This is a great dish for a party.
Roshan Neupane
[email protected]I love this recipe!
Faisal Asif
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Chyon Mondol
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The mapo tofu is flavorful and satisfying. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.
Markeith Marshall
[email protected]I love the way this dish combines sweet and savory flavors. The mapo tofu is delicious and the sauce is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Lou Jayde
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tofu. The mapo tofu is flavorful and satisfying. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.
Natasha nice
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tofu, but this dish was delicious! The sauce is flavorful and the tofu is cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Berenice Kelly
[email protected]This was my first time making mapo tofu and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Suleiman Mohammadi
[email protected]I love this recipe! The mapo tofu is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The sauce is flavorful and the tofu is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Luyanda Mabala
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. The mapo tofu is flavorful and addictive. I served it over rice and it was the perfect comfort food.
lele girl
[email protected]I was skeptical about how good a vegan version of mapo tofu could be, but I was pleasantly surprised. This dish is incredibly flavorful and satisfying. The tofu is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce is rich and savory.
Prince Arsu
[email protected]This vegan mapo tofu is simply delicious! The flavors are rich and complex, and the tofu is perfectly cooked. I'm not vegan, but I would happily eat this dish again and again.