Sichuan Mapo Tofu with Pork
Make Sichuan Mapo Tofu with Pork, a Chinese dinner recipe with firm or medium-firm tofu, ground pork, vegetable oil. It has about 25 min, about 380 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Sichuan Mapo Tofu with Pork is a Chinese dinner recipe that takes about 25 min, makes 4 servings, has about 380 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonSichuan Mapo Tofu with Pork ingredients
- 1 block firm or medium-firm tofu
- 0.5 lbs ground pork
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp doubanjiang (Sichuan chili bean paste)
- 1 tbsp fermented black beans, rinsed and chopped
- 1.5 tsp Sichuan peppercorns
- 1.5 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 0.5 tsp sugar
- 1.5 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp chili oil (with flakes)
- 3 stalks green onions, sliced
How to make Sichuan Mapo Tofu with Pork
- Drain the tofu block, wrap it in paper towels, and place a light weight on top for 15-20 minutes to press out excess water. Then cut into 3/4-inch cubes.
- Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. If using pork, add the ground pork and stir-fry, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through. Remove the pork from the wok and set aside, leaving rendered fat in the pan.
- Add the remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the wok (if needed). Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add doubanjiang and fermented black beans to the wok. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until the oil turns red and the paste is fragrant.
- Stir in 1 tsp ground Sichuan peppercorns, chicken broth, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Gently add the tofu cubes to the simmering sauce. Stir very gently to combine without breaking the tofu. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- While the tofu simmers, prepare the cornstarch slurry by whisking cornstarch and water in a small bowl.
- Pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering tofu, stirring gently but constantly until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Add the cooked pork back in, if using.
- Stir in the chili oil and the remaining 0.5 tsp of Sichuan peppercorns (finely ground or whole for texture).
- Garnish generously with sliced green onions and serve immediately with steamed white rice.
Sichuan Mapo Tofu with Pork FAQ
How do I make Sichuan Mapo Tofu with Pork?
Make Sichuan Mapo Tofu with Pork by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Sichuan Mapo Tofu with Pork?
The main ingredients include firm or medium-firm tofu, ground pork, vegetable oil, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, grated. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Sichuan Mapo Tofu with Pork take?
This recipe takes about 25 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Sichuan Mapo Tofu with Pork?
Recipe Genius estimates about 380 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.