Mapo Tofu

A very comforting Szechuan Chinese dish. Traditionally made with pork and tofu in a thick flavorful and spicy sauce. One of our favorite ways to enjoy this recipe is to top off a bowl of ramen.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 (20 oz.) block firm tofu, cubed, drained
• 2 TB vegetable oil
• 1 lb. ground pork, chicken or turkey
• 2 tsp. ginger, minced
• 2 tsp. garlic, minced
• 5 stalks green onion, chopped, white parts only
• 2 tsp. chili garlic paste
• 2 TB Aloha shoyu
• 2 c. chicken broth
• 3 tsp. cornstarch mixed with 3-5 tsp. water
• 2 tsp. sesame seed oil
• 1 tsp. chili oil
• 5 stalks green onion, chopped, green parts only

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a large skillet or wok over medium high heat; brown pork in oil.
2. 2Add ginger, garlic and white parts of green onion.
3. 3Add chili garlic paste, soy sauce, broth and tofu.
4. 4Bring to a boil and cook 2-3 minutes.
5. 5Stir in cornstarch mixture, sesame seed and chili oils.
6. 6--- How To Serve: ---
7. 7For service: stir in green parts of green onion.
8. 8Optional to serve over pan fried noodles or as a ramen topping.
9. 9Serves 4-6 appetizers or 2 entrees.