Best Mapo Tofu With Shrimp Japanese Sichuan Style Recipes

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JAPANESE MAPO TOFU (MABO DOFU)



Japanese Mapo Tofu (mabo dofu) image

Delicious and warming Japanese style Mapo Tofu (マーボー豆腐/mabo dofu). Ground pork and firm tofu cooked in a rich and mildly spicy Szechuan inspired sauce, best served with rice or noodles. (Serves 2)

Provided by Yuto Omura

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 18

100g (4 oz) pork mince
½ white onion
1½ tbsp sake
1 tsp soy sauce
½ tbsp awase miso paste (yellow)
1 pinch salt
1 tbsp vegetable oil or sesame oil
½ tbsp Chinese chilli bean paste (aka tobandjan - see post for info)
1 tsp garlic paste
200ml (¾ cups) chicken stock
300g (10 oz) firm tofu
½ tbsp oyster sauce
30g (1) Spring onion finely chopped
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp of cold water mixed with 2 tsp cornstarch (to make a slurry)
2 tsp chili oil
1 pinch of dry chili flakes (to garnish)
2 Portions of cooked rice (optional)

Steps:

  • Enjoy!

MAPO TOFU (MABO DOFU)



Mapo Tofu (Mabo Dofu) image

Japanese-style Mapo Tofu (Mabo Dofu) is incredibly flavorful but less spicy than the Sichuan version. It's a delicious meal ready in 30 minutes that even children can enjoy!

Provided by Namiko Chen

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cloves garlic
1 knob ginger ((1 inch, 2.5 cm))
2 green onions/scallions
14 oz soft/silken tofu (kinugoshi dofu)
1 Tbsp neutral-flavored oil (vegetable, rice bran, canola, etc.)
½ lb ground pork ((you can also use other meat and veggies of your choice))
2½ Tbsp doubanjiang (spicy chili bean sauce/broad bean paste)
2 Tbsp mirin
1 Tbsp miso
1 Tbsp oyster sauce
½ Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp roasted sesame oil
1 tsp potato starch or cornstarch
4 Tbsp water

Steps:

  • Gather all the ingredients.
  • Combine all the ingredients for the seasonings (the doubanjiang, mirin, miso, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water) in a bowl and mix well together.
  • Mince the garlic cloves and ginger finely.
  • Cut the green onions into small pieces. Drain the tofu and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes.
  • In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil on medium heat and sauté the garlic and ginger. Make sure you don't burn them. Once they are fragrant, add the ground pork and break it up with a spatula or wooden spoon.
  • When the meat is no longer pink, add the seasonings mixture and stir thoroughly. Bring the sauce to a boil
  • Once the sauce is boiling, add the tofu and gently coat it with the sauce. Stir frequently, without mashing the tofu, until it is heated through. Add the green onions and stir to incorporate just before taking the pan off the heat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 845 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MAPO TOFU WITH CHINESE BLACK BEANS SICHUAN STYLE



Mapo Tofu With Chinese Black Beans Sichuan Style image

Tofu (Japanese name for Bean Curd (Chinese name Dou Fo) is high in protein, inexpensive and blends very well with many foods. There are different variations of tofu from the cuisines of Korea, Japan and China. Plus each country has variations such as silken (very soft), soft, medium or firm tofu. I recommend using a medium or firm tofu and a Sichuan Spicy Noodle Sauce for this tasty dish. This dish can be very spicy or mild according to your personal taste� see notes below.

Provided by SkipperSy

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

14 ounces tofu (medium or firm)
2 ounces ground pork (substitute ground beef, turkey or chicken meat)
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 cup chicken soup base (or Won Ton powder)
1 tablespoon oyster sauce (non-sweetened brand, read label on bottle)
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
2 tablespoons black beans (Chinese salted black beans) (optional)
3 tablespoons rice wine
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon bean sauce (Amoy Sichuan Spicy Noodle Sauce) (optional)
1/2 tablespoon garlic, chopped (optional)
1/2 tablespoon chili paste with garlic (optional)
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon chili pepper (optional)
3 tablespoons tapioca starch (substitute cornstarch)
1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
2 scallions, cut up into small diagonal lengths (green onion)

Steps:

  • PREPARATION.
  • Rinse briefly the salted black beans in water to remove some of the salt and then add 2 or more tablespoons rice wine and soak for 15 minutes, set aside.
  • Add grated ginger to the salted black beans.
  • In a bowl add the ground meat and 1 tablespoon soya sauce and mix, set aside.
  • In a measuring cup add 1/2 to 3/4 cup stock, oyster sauce, Amoy Sichuan Spicy Noodle Sauce, garlic, chili paste with garlic, sugar, chili peppers, set aside.
  • Cut up the tofu into bite size cubes, set aside.
  • In a cup add 3 tablespoons tapioca starch, 4 tablespoons stock, mix to create a watery mixture, set aside.
  • COOKING DIRECTIONS.
  • In a wok (or Teflon pan) add the peanut oil and when hot add the salted black bean mixture, stir for 1 minute.
  • Add the ground pork (or other meat) and stir to break up the pieces for about 1 minute.
  • Next add the stock mixture, stir and bring to a boil.
  • Add the tofu and gently toss (try not to break up the tofu), cover and let cook for 2 or more minutes, remove the cover and gently toss again, cover and let cook for 1 more minutes.
  • Mix the tapioca starch and stock, remove the cover and then add ½ of the mixture and at the same time stir gently until the sauce becomes thick (add more of the tapioca mixture as needed).
  • Add the scallions and sesame oil, briefly toss gently� now you are almost finished.
  • In individual plates add some white rice and the black bean & tofu sauce on the side or on top.
  • Enjoy.
  • NOTES:.
  • You can substitute ingredients like using sweet oyster sauce or eliminating the salted black beans and also reducing a little of the spicy ingredients for a milder dish.
  • The photo shows that I used scotch bonnet peppers which are extremely hot, so substitute other types to your liking.
  • You can use the soft tofu, but it will break down more easily when stirring and also release more liquid as well.
  • If you add to much stock (1/2 to 3/4 is good) or the softer types of tofu the sauce will become to thinner� and you will then need to add more of the tapioca starch mixture for a thicker sauce.
  • The Amoy Sichuan Spicy Noodle Sauce (fermented salted soybean, chili, garlic) is a great ingredient for this spicy dish or use other types of sauce found on Asian food store shelves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.2, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 578.7, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.3, Protein 11

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