Mapo Tofu with Mushrooms

by ShareFood Writer
written by ShareFood Writer
Mapo Tofu with Mushrooms
Print Recipe
Servings Prep Time
3-4 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
3-4 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Mapo Tofu with Mushrooms
Print Recipe
Servings Prep Time
3-4 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
3-4 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 pck silken tofu diced
  • 120 g minced pork
Sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp ginger minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 can mushrooms sliced
  • 2 tbsp dou ban jiang/ spicy bean paste
  • 250 ml chicken broth/ water
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp sugar
  • cornstarch water 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
Garnish
  • 1 stalk spring onion chopped
Instructions
  1. Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the ginger and garlic to the pan and stir fry for 2 minutes. Add the minced pork and stir fry it until it is cooked through. Make sure to break up the meat while frying.
  2. Add the canned mushrooms and spicy bean sauce to the mixture and stir it in well. Add the chicken broth/water and stir. Bring the sauce to a boil.
  3. Add the cornstarch mixture to your sauce and stir until it has thickened.
  4. Now add the tofu and gently stir it in. Add the sesame oil and sugar and stir to mix it in .Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Serve with a last sprinkle of chopped spring onions.