MAPO TOFU (MICROWAVE RECIPE)
Mapo tofu is one of the most common foods in Japanese homes. It's very easy to cook on a stovetop but cooking it in a microwave cuts the cooking time in half. This recipe is very hard to resist. It always makes me want to eat more rice.
Provided by Pearl Ishizaki
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Japanese
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Drain tofu, wrap in paper towels, and place in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook in the microwave for 2 minutes. Unwrap and slice into 3/4-inch cubes.
- Whisk miso paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, oyster sauce, doubanjiang, ginger, and garlic together in a bowl.
- Whisk 1 tablespoon water and cornstarch together in a small bowl until smooth.
- Combine miso mixture, remaining water, ground beef, and ground pork together in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and cook on 600W for 4 minutes. Drain liquid into the cornstarch mixture; mix well.
- Mix tofu, cornstarch mixture, and green onion carefully into the bowl of ground meat. Cover and cook until flavors combine, about 4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 44.2 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 799.7 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
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jegul jeg
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for mapo tofu. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out delicious. The tofu is perfectly cooked, and the sauce is flavorful and spicy. I love serving it over rice.
Delilah Walker
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and the mapo tofu is always delicious. I especially like the microwave method. It's so convenient, and it always turns out perfect.
Raul Ybarra
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! The mapo tofu is so easy to make, and it tastes just like the mapo tofu I get at my favorite Chinese restaurant. The tofu is perfectly cooked, and the sauce is flavorful and spicy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Kamran Fasail
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good mapo tofu recipe for a long time, and this one is perfect. The tofu is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is flavorful and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Aubree Craven
[email protected]This is the best mapo tofu recipe I've ever tried. The tofu is so soft and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I love that this recipe uses ground pork instead of beef. It makes the dish a little lighter, but still just as delicious.
Elizabeth Appiah
[email protected]I love this recipe! The mapo tofu is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The tofu is perfectly cooked, and the sauce is flavorful and spicy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Myra Johnson
[email protected]This recipe is a game-changer! I used to order mapo tofu from my favorite Chinese restaurant, but now I can make it at home just as good. The microwave method is so convenient, and the results are amazing.
Shaima Shaima
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of tofu, but this recipe changed my mind. The mapo tofu was so delicious, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Kelisha Saunders
[email protected]This is my new favorite mapo tofu recipe. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. The tofu is soft and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and spicy. I love serving it over rice.
Christina Kounadini
[email protected]I was really impressed with this recipe. The mapo tofu was so easy to make, and it turned out so delicious. The tofu was perfectly cooked, and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Jose Michel
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The mapo tofu was so flavorful and delicious. I loved the combination of the soft tofu and the spicy sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
faizurrahman khan
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The mapo tofu was delicious, and it was so easy to make. I especially liked the microwave method. It was so convenient, and it turned out perfectly.
Brenda Chombe
[email protected]This is the best mapo tofu I've ever had. The tofu is perfectly cooked, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Addis Adds
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! The tofu is so soft and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I love that this recipe uses ground pork instead of beef, which makes it a little lighter. I will definitely be making this again.
Sulaiman Salaf
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how good this mapo tofu was. I'm not usually a fan of tofu, but this recipe changed my mind. The tofu was soft and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and spicy. I served it over rice, and it was a delicious and satisfying
Surjo __Raj
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always short on time, so I love that this recipe can be made in the microwave. The tofu comes out perfectly cooked, and the sauce is delicious. I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my fam
Husnain Ali gujjar
[email protected]I've made mapo tofu many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The microwave method is so convenient, and the results are amazing. The tofu is perfectly cooked, and the sauce is flavorful and thick. I love that this recipe uses ground por
Kyeswa Jowl
[email protected]This was my first time making mapo tofu, and it was so easy with this recipe! I used the microwave method, and it turned out perfect. The tofu was soft and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and spicy. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my f