Simple Mapo Tofu (Mapo Doufu)

What is Mapo Doufu?

Mapo tofu is a Sichuan dish of soft tofu and ground pork in a spicy, savory sauce. This simple version uses a mabo tofu sauce mix for a quick weeknight dinner over rice.

Simple Mapo Tofu (Mapo Doufu)

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Ingredients

• ½ white onion diced
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tablespoon oil
• ¼ lb ground pork omit to make this dish vegetarian
• 14 oz tofu block 1 block (400 g), drained, cubed
• 2 stalks green onion diced
• 1 pack Mabo Tofu sauce mix

Instructions

• In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium high heat.
• Add the onion and garlic to the pan. Cook for 2 minutes or until onions have slight golden color.
• Add your ground pork. Cook until 80% cooked - about 2 minutes.
• Add your Mabo Tofu sauce mix. Combine well.
• Add your cubed tofu and mix well. Lower the heat to simmer and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
• Garnish with green onions and turn off the heat.
• Serve with hot rice and garnish with cilantro.