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Mapo tofu with chicken
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Mapo tofu with chicken

12 ingredients 5 steps 6 food_guide_canada
Mapo tofu with chicken
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

949
Calories
57g
Protein
24g
Fat
125g
Carbs

Counts 11 of 12 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Sesame 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Tofu 100g firm 76
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Green Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Water 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

  • 45 mL (3 tbsp) sesame oil
  • 5 mL (1 tsp) chili flakes
  • 454 g (1 lb) ground chicken
  • 15 mL (1 tbsp) chopped ginger
  • 15 mL (1 tbsp) chopped garlic
  • 15 mL (1 tbsp) tomato paste
  • 45 mL (3 tbsp) lower sodium soy sauce
  • 500 mL (2 cups) lower sodium vegetable broth
  • 15 mL (1 tbsp) cornstarch
  • 60 mL (¼ cup) water
  • 1 package (400 g/14 oz) medium-firm tofu, cubed
  • 60 mL (¼ cup) sliced green onion

Directions

1

In a large pan, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add red chili flakes and toast for a few seconds.

2

Add ground chicken to the pan and cook until browned. Stir in ginger and garlic and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.

3

Mix in tomato paste, soy sauce, and vegetable broth. Let simmer to reduce by half.

4

In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and water. Stir into the sauce and simmer on low heat for 2 minutes. The sauce will slightly thicken.

5

Gently stir in tofu and green onions. Cook for 5 minutes until the tofu has just warmed through.

By Health Canada · Recipe sourced from food_guide_canada

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