A vegan twist on the classic Sichuan dish, Mapo Tofu, featuring braised tofu in a spicy and savory sauce packed with umami flavors.
Ingredients: 1 block firm tofu, diced. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 tablespoon ginger, minced. 2 green onions, chopped. 1 tablespoon doubanjiang spicy bean paste. 1 tablespoon soy sauce. 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns, crushed. 1 cup vegetable broth. 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with 2 tablespoons water. 1 teaspoon sesame oil. 1 teaspoon sugar. Salt to taste. Cooked rice, for serving.
Instructions: Warm up the vegetable oil in a big pan over medium-low heat. Cutting up garlic, ginger, and green onions is what you need to add. Saut until the food smells good. Put in the crushed Sichuan peppercorns and doubanjiang. Mix well. Toss the diced tofu in the sauce and coat it well. Put in the vegetable broth and raise the heat. Wait 5 to 7 minutes and then serve. Add the cornstarch mix and stir. The sauce will get thicker. To taste, add more salt, sugar, and soy sauce. Use a stir to mix. Keep cooking for another two to three minutes, until the sauce gets thick and the tofu is warm all the way through. Serve hot on top of rice that has been cooked.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
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