Baek Jong-won's All-Purpose Sauce Mapo Tofu
An ultra-simple mapo tofu with a thick, spicy, Chinese restaurant-style flavor using Baek Jong-won's all-purpose sauce and a spoonful of doenjang, without doubanjiang.
Ingredients needed 2 servings
Recipe
Cooking tips
- Use pork with a moderate amount of fat for a richer, savory flavor.
- Don't just stir-fry the pork; cook it until the oil is rendered and the protein is slightly browned and stuck to the pan for a deeper flavor.
- Doenjang is key to the savory, umami flavor of Korean-style mapo tofu, so it's recommended not to omit it.
- To prevent lumps, add the starch slurry gradually while stirring constantly until the desired thickness is achieved.
Recommended for
- Those who want to easily make Chinese restaurant-style mapo tofu at home without doubanjiang.
- Those who want to quickly make a delicious rice bowl dish using an all-purpose sauce.
- Those who want to stimulate their appetite with a savory and spicy side dish for rice.
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