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Chinese Mapo Tofu
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Chinese Mapo Tofu

11 ingredients 8 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

607
Calories
44g
Protein
33g
Fat
34g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 9 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pork 100g cooked 242
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Black Bean 1/2 cup canned (120g) drained 114
Tofu 100g firm 76
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Sauce 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

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  • 2 tbsp Oil, for sauteing
  • 1 tbsp Black Bean Garlic Sauce
  • - (see notes)
  • 1 tsp Red Chili Paste with Garlic
  • 1/4 lbs Ground pork
  • 1 pack Fresh tofu (any firmness)
  • - cut into cubes
  • 1/4 cup Chopped green onions
  • Salt, to taste
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Directions

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1 Cooks notes: black bean garlic sauce and red chili paste with garlic are available at asian markets and some supermarkets with large asian specialty sections.

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2 Procedure: in a wok or deep skillet, place oil, black bean sauce, red chili sauce with garlic and ground pork.

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3 Turn heat on high; gradually combine the sauces and meat as the heat increases.

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4 When meat is browned and cooked through, turn heat to medium and add cubed tofu.

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5 Mix gently and continue to simmer for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until well blended and tofu is heated through.

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6 Add green onion and toss.

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7 Add salt to taste.

8

8 Presentation: serve hot accompanied with cooked white rice.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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