Vegetarian Mapo Tofu
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Vegetarian Mapo Tofu

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Vegetarian Mapo Tofu

About This Recipe

This Spicy Tofu with Vegetarian Bean Sticks is a bold and aromatic Sichuan-inspired dish that’s packed with flavor and texture. Tender tofu cubes are blanched to remove any beany taste, then simmered in a rich, spicy sauce made with Pixian bean paste, soy sauce, and a hint of Sichuan pepper oil for that signature numbing heat. The vegetarian bean sticks add a satisfying chewiness, while dried red chilies, black sesame, and fresh ginger infuse the dish with deep, fragrant notes. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh coriander and a glossy starch-thickened sauce, this dish is irresistibly savory with just the right kick. Perfect served over steamed rice, it’s a quick yet impressive meal that brings restaurant-quality spice to your table in minutes!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • tofu 300g
  • vegetarian bean sticks 200g
The aromatics
  • coriander 30g
  • dried red chili 3-5 pieces
  • black sesame 10g
  • ginger 10g
The sauce & seasonings
  • Pixian bean paste 2 tbsp
  • soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • cooking wine 1 tbsp
  • sugar 1 tsp
  • Sichuan pepper oil 1 tsp
  • mushroom essence ½ tsp
  • water starch 2 tbsp

menu_book Directions

1
Step 1
Step 1
Cut the tender tofu into 1.5cm small cubes, blanch them in boiling water with salt to remove the beany smell;
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Step 2
Step 2
Soak and cut the vegetarian bean sticks into small dices, wash and cut the coriander into segments, and cut the dried red chili into small segments;
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Step 3
Step 3
Prepare the spicy sauce: mix Pixian bean paste, soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar, Sichuan pepper oil, and mushroom essence with half a bowl of water, stir well;
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Step 4
Step 4
Heat oil in a pot, add dried red chili, black sesame, and ginger slices, and stir-fry over low heat until fragrant, then turn to high heat, add the vegetarian bean sticks and stir-fry; add the spicy sauce, bring to a boil, then add the tofu, cook for 2 minutes, thicken with water starch, cook for another minute, sprinkle with coriander segments and stir-fry evenly, serve with rice.

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