20 minDifficulty EasyMeat & mainsMapo Tofu collectionMain ingredients 🥩tofuground porkdoubanjiangminced garlicminced gingerlarge green onionJin-ganjangchicken stockstarch powdersesame oilTags 🏷️Chinese cuisineone-bowl mealrice thief
Detailed recipeQuick recipeIngredients needed 🛒2 servings1 block tofu150g ground pork1.5 tbsp doubanjiang1 tbsp minced garlic1 tsp minced ginger1 stalk large green onion1 tbsp Jin-ganjang1 cup chicken stock (or water)2 tbsp starch slurry (1 tbsp starch powder + 1 tbsp water)1 tsp sesame oilRecipe 🍳Cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes. Finely chop the large green onion, garlic, and ginger.Add cooking oil to a pan, then add the minced garlic, ginger, and large green onion. Stir-fry over low heat until fragrant.Add the ground pork and stir-fry until the pink color disappears and the surface is cooked.Add the doubanjiang and Jin-ganjang, and stir-fry with the ingredients to bring out the chili oil and red flavor.Pour in the chicken stock (or water), and when it comes to a boil, gently add the cut tofu.Simmer over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until slightly reduced, then gradually drizzle in the starch slurry while stirring to adjust the consistency.Turn off the heat, drizzle with sesame oil to enhance the flavor, and serve.Stir-fry the chopped large green onion, garlic, ginger, and ground pork.Add doubanjiang and soy sauce, stir-fry, then add stock and tofu and simmer.Adjust the consistency with starch slurry and finish with a drizzle of sesame oil.Cooking tips 💡After adding the tofu, gently push it with a spatula to mix without breaking the shape.If desired, sprinkle a little Sichuan pepper powder (huajiao) at the end to enhance the authentic numbing-spicy flavor.Recommended for 🙋⭐Those who want to easily make a spicy and soft Chinese mapo tofu at home.⭐Those who want to enjoy it as a one-bowl rice dish over warm rice.