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Mapo Tofu
Photo: Sherman Kwan

Mapo Tofu

12 ingredients 15 min + 15 min 4 openrecipes
Mapo Tofu

This fully vegetarian adaptation of Mapo Tofu is delicious and will leave your tongue buzzing. The magic in this recipe is the Sichuan peppercorns, which bring the dish to the next level.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

587
Calories
23g
Protein
20g
Fat
82g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 11 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Black Bean 1/2 cup canned (120g) drained 114
Tofu 100g firm 76
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Bean not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound FOR THE TOFU:
  • ½ teaspoons Firm Tofu
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Sichuan Peppercorns
  • 1-½ Tablespoon Cooking Oil
  • 2 cloves Doubanjiang, Also Known As Chili Bean Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic, Finely Chopped
  • ½ cups Fermented Soya Beans Or Fermented Black Beans
  • ½ Tablespoons Vegetable Broth
  • 3 stalks Light Soy Sauce
  • 4 Tablespoons Spring Onions, Finely Chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon Steamed Rice, For Serving

Directions

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By tastykitchen · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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