Mapo Tofu
Brendan Pang
A fiery, mouth-tingling, and flavor-packed Mapo Tofu recipe to warm you up this winter. Made with pork mince, silken tofu, and a bold chilli bean sauce.
Mapo Tofu
Brendan PangA fiery, mouth-tingling, and flavor-packed Mapo Tofu recipe to warm you up this winter. Made with pork mince, silken tofu, and a bold chilli bean sauce.
Chef's Tips
Use doubanjiang (spicy bean sauce) for authentic Sichuan flavor.
Add chilli oil gradually to control heat.
Toss tofu gently to avoid breaking.
Serve with steamed jasmine or short grain rice.
Tools Used
Wok
Saucepan
Spatula
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Ingredients
Main
Instructions
Cooking
- 1
Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- 2
Turn up the heat and add pork mince. Break it up and cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes.
- 3
Stir in Sichuan pepper, five spice (if using), and spicy bean sauce. Cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add chicken stock and stir for 2–3 minutes.
- 5
Add cornstarch slurry while stirring to thicken the sauce.
- 6
Gently fold in silken tofu and chilli oil. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- 7
Finish with sesame oil, sugar, and half the spring onions.
- 8
Serve hot with rice, topped with remaining spring onions.
Comments & Reviews
Ibisnayas
6/4/2025
Any tips for making it mildly spicy but still keeping the flavor?
jvtamales
6/4/2025
SAVED. Can’t wait to try it!!
future.dr.stevie
6/7/2025
Ohhhh this looks divine! 🤤
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
