Ma Po Tofu
Making this Mapo Tofu recipe is super easy, with just a few ingredients needed to pack a ton of flavor into this comforting classic. At the heart of the dish is Lee Kum Kee Chili Bean Sauce, aka Toban Djan, a fermented chili bean paste that is core to Sichuan dishes like Mapo Tofu.
This dish also maximizes on flavor and convenience using other Lee Kum Kee products like our signature Panda Brand Oyster Sauce to add extra umami. All in all, this Mapo Tofu is a warming and hearty meal, best served with a bowl of rice or however you like!
What You Will Need
Ingredients
- 3 oz. ground pork
- 1 Tbsp. green onions, minced
- 3 Tbsp. water
- 1 box tofu
Seasoning
- 2 Tbsp. LKK Panda Brand Oyster Sauce
- 2 Tbsp. LKK Chili Bean Sauce
- 1 Tbsp. LKK Pure Sesame Oil
- Cornstarch water as needed
- 2 tsp. LKK Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp. LKK Minced Ginger
Made with
Lee Kum Kee products
How to make it
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Cut tofu into small cubes. Remove excess water with paper towel. Boil the tofu until cooked through, set aside.
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Saute LKK Minced Garlic and LKK Minced Ginger until fragrant. Add ground pork and stir-fry until cooked through.
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Stir in LKK Panda Brand Oyster Flavored Sauce and LKK Chili Bean Sauce and stir-fry until fragrant, then add water.
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Add tofu and simmer over low heat until the tofu absorbs the flavor. Add cornstarch water to thicken the sauce. Sprinkle LKK Pure Sesame Oil before serving.
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Garnish with green onions, and it¡s ready to serve.
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Tip: Lee Kum Kee Chili Garlic Sauce may be adjusted to individual¡s taste preference
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