This light salt-based mapo tofu is fragrant with sesame oil and fresh aromatics! It's a signature dish from Caramerina, who won the appetizer award at the plum wine contest♪
Ingredients
3 servings- Tofu (firm or silken)1 block
- Ground meat150 g
- Garlic1 clove
- Ginger1 clove
- Leafy greens of choice (komatsuna in this recipe)1/2 bunch
- Red chili pepper1
- Sesame oil1 tbsp
- Cornstarch slurryto taste
- ★Water1 cup
- ★Chicken stock powder1 tsp
- ★Salt1/3 tsp
- ★Coarsely ground black peppera pinch
Directions
20 min- 1
Mince 1 clove garlic and 1 clove ginger. Tear 1 red chili pepper into 2-3 pieces. If you prefer more heat, slice it into thin rounds instead.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a frying pan over low heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and red chili pepper and cook slowly until fragrant.
- 3
Once fragrant, add 150 g ground meat and stir-fry until crumbly. Then add all the ★ seasonings.
- 4
Once boiling, cut 1 block tofu into cubes and add to the pan. Cut 1/2 bunch leafy greens into bite-sized pieces and add them. Bring to a simmer.
- 5
Add cornstarch slurry to desired thickness, then remove from heat. Finish with a few drops of sesame oil to enhance the aroma.
Tips
Adjust the amount of salt and chili pepper to your taste preference.
Nutrition
Per serving- Calories186 kcal
- Protein12.7 g
- Fat11.7 g
- Carbs6 g
- Sodium1.1 g
This light salt-based mapo tofu is fragrant with sesame oil and fresh aromatics! It's a signature dish from Caramerina, who won the appetizer award at the plum wine contest♪
Ingredients
3 servings- Tofu (firm or silken)1 block
- Ground meat150 g
- Garlic1 clove
- Ginger1 clove
- Leafy greens of choice (komatsuna in this recipe)1/2 bunch
- Red chili pepper1
- Sesame oil1 tbsp
- Cornstarch slurryto taste
- ★Water1 cup
- ★Chicken stock powder1 tsp
- ★Salt1/3 tsp
- ★Coarsely ground black peppera pinch
Directions
20 min- 1
Mince 1 clove garlic and 1 clove ginger. Tear 1 red chili pepper into 2-3 pieces. If you prefer more heat, slice it into thin rounds instead.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a frying pan over low heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and red chili pepper and cook slowly until fragrant.
- 3
Once fragrant, add 150 g ground meat and stir-fry until crumbly. Then add all the ★ seasonings.
- 4
Once boiling, cut 1 block tofu into cubes and add to the pan. Cut 1/2 bunch leafy greens into bite-sized pieces and add them. Bring to a simmer.
- 5
Add cornstarch slurry to desired thickness, then remove from heat. Finish with a few drops of sesame oil to enhance the aroma.
Nutrition
Per serving- Calories186 kcal
- Protein12.7 g
- Fat11.7 g
- Carbs6 g
- Sodium1.1 g
Tips
Adjust the amount of salt and chili pepper to your taste preference.