Authentic Mapo Tofu

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PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : December 19, 2025

Step:

  1. Mince the Japanese leek, referring to this recipe here: https://cookpad.com/en/recipes/171290-so-addicting-how-to-mince-a-leek Combine the ◎ ingredients. Mix the ● ingredients for the katakuriko slurry.

    Authentic Mapo Tofu recipe step 1 photo
  2. Heat sesame oil (about 1 tablespoon) in a pan. Add the minced pork and stir well. Then, stir in the seasonings and mix thoroughly.

    Authentic Mapo Tofu recipe step 2 photo
  3. Transfer the cooked mince to a plate. Next, cook the diced tofu in water on the lowest heat setting. Turn off the heat before it comes to a boil.

    Authentic Mapo Tofu recipe step 3 photo
  4. Heat the pan and add the ingredients. Cook over medium heat until aromatic.

    Authentic Mapo Tofu recipe step 4 photo
  5. Next, add the ◎ ingredients.

    Authentic Mapo Tofu recipe step 5 photo
  6. Return the cooked minced meat to the pan and bring to a boil.

    Authentic Mapo Tofu recipe step 6 photo
  7. Once boiled, add the cooked tofu. Simmer for about 1 minute.

    Authentic Mapo Tofu recipe step 7 photo
  8. Turning the heat high, add the Japanese leek and katakuriko slurry. Stir gently to thicken. Stir in ra-yu if you like and serve.

    Authentic Mapo Tofu recipe step 8 photo

Ingredients

  1. 450 grams Tofu (firm or silken)
  2. 1/2 Japanese leek
  3. 150 grams Minced pork
  4. 1 tsp ★Soy sauce
  5. 1 tbsp ★Tianmianjiang
  6. 1 tbsp ☆Vegetable oil
  7. 1 tbsp ☆Doubanjiang
  8. 200 ml ◎Water
  9. 2 tsp ◎Chicken soup stock granules
  10. 1 tbsp ◎Soy sauce
  11. 1 tbsp ◎Sugar
  12. 1/2 tbsp ◎Tianmianjiang
  13. 1/2 tsp ◎Miso
  14. 1/2 tsp ◎Gochujang
  15. 1 tbsp ●Katakuriko
  16. 2 tbsp ●Water
  17. 1/2 to 1 tablespoon Ra-yu (optional)
  18. 1 Sichuan pepper (optional)

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