Chinese Mabo Tofu

Name: Chinese Mabo Tofu
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon cold water; ½ pound ground pork; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root; 1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu, cut into 1 inch pieces; 5 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons hot bean sauce; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 3 green onions, chopped; 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Rating: 4.38 stars

40 Ratings
26 Reviews
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A simple, delicious Chinese mabo tofu recipe that has been passed on for years. Easy to prepare!

By poshpal

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Recipe Summary

prep:

25 mins

cook:

15 mins

total:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl; set aside.

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Step 2

Brown ground pork in a small skillet over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes. Drain fat.
Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or wok. Cook the garlic and ginger root in the oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in tofu and cook for 2 minutes. Season with the soy sauce, hot bean sauce, and sugar; stir to combine.
Step 4

Stir in the cooked pork and green onion. Sprinkle with the cornstarch and water mixture; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir the sesame oil into the thickened mabo tofu.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

268 calories; protein 22.3g; carbohydrates 8.3g; fat 17.4g; cholesterol 36.7mg; sodium 1636.8mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (26)

Most helpful positive review

STONESOUP

10/24/2011

My daughters are vegetarian, so I left out the meat, and I was winging it at suppertime (late!), so I didn't have everything. In my version I used olive oil, no meat.. didn't know what hot bean sauce so I put in some white miso (1 tbsp) instead. My daughter--who doesn't like sesame seeds, and I did use the roasted sesame oil--thinks this dish is keeper. So do I :) Read More

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(14)

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sarahmariko

02/28/2017

Good recipe but I don't think it's represented correctly. more like tofu stir fry than mapo tofu. Read More

40 Ratings

5 star values: 23
4 star values: 11
3 star values: 4
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 0

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STONESOUP

10/23/2011

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sphericon

07/06/2010

This recipe is delicious. I didn't have any hot bean sauce so I substituted a mixture of miso paste and chili garlic sauce. I also substituted onion chives for the green onion. I bet the original recipe is even better, but my modified version was still yummy. Read More

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jennifertse10

09/23/2011

This is a very delicious recipe. It tastes like the restaurant style! Thanks! Read More

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cilantro7

12/15/2010

i love this recipe! i used to make mabo tofu from a mix but lately i'm trying to make things from scratch to avoid the chemicals that come in processed foods. this was easy to make & you know exactly what goes in it! i put in eggplant & green peppers & that really added to the dish. i used leftover ham instead of ground pork & it turned out great. also used red chili sauce instead of the hot bean sauce. basically anything spicy should work. thanks for sharing a great recipe. definitely will make again. Read More

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Jennifer

05/10/2010

I substituted green beans for pork (not a meat eater). Delicious and simple -- I had all of the ingredients save the tobanjan on hand. Thanks! Read More

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(5)

txazn

03/08/2010

I made this recipe with asparagus instead of ground pork because I don't eat meat. I thought it was fantastic! Read More

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Angie-One Love

02/25/2010

I substituted ground chicken for the pork and it was delicious! Thanks for sharing! Read More

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KEVINCOOK

03/10/2010

I followed this recipe exactly and it turned out great. I used low sodium tamari instead of regular soy sauce. It was still a little on the salty side I thought....but good anyway. Read More

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opihi

02/28/2011

thanks! Read More

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sarahmariko

02/28/2017

Good recipe but I don't think it's represented correctly. more like tofu stir fry than mapo tofu. Read More

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Chinese Mabo Tofu

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 267.5

% Daily Value *

protein: 45 %

carbohydrates: 3 %

dietary fiber: 6 %

sugars:

fat: 27 %

saturated fat: 24 %

cholesterol: 12 %

vitamin a iu: 2 %

niacin equivalents: 52 %

vitamin b6: 19 %

vitamin c: 6 %

folate: 9 %

calcium: 25 %

iron: 16 %

magnesium: 22 %

potassium: 11 %

sodium: 66 %

thiamin: 40 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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STONESOUP

10/23/2011

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sphericon

07/06/2010

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jennifertse10

09/23/2011

This is a very delicious recipe. It tastes like the restaurant style! Thanks!

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cilantro7

12/15/2010

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Jennifer

05/10/2010

I substituted green beans for pork (not a meat eater). Delicious and simple -- I had all of the ingredients save the tobanjan on hand. Thanks!

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txazn

03/08/2010

I made this recipe with asparagus instead of ground pork because I don't eat meat. I thought it was fantastic!

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(4)

Angie-One Love

02/25/2010

I substituted ground chicken for the pork and it was delicious! Thanks for sharing!

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(3)

KEVINCOOK

03/10/2010

I followed this recipe exactly and it turned out great. I used low sodium tamari instead of regular soy sauce. It was still a little on the salty side I thought....but good anyway.

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opihi