Mapo Tofu

This is a good high protien, low-fat, weight loss or lap band friendly dish you can make. It is a sauce dish and can be served by itself or over fresh steamed rice.

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Ingredients for Mapo Tofu
(serves 2)

1 tbsp Sesame Oil
100g Ground Pork (3.53 oz)
1 tbsp Chopped Garlic
1 tbsp Chopped Ginger
1/2 tbsp Doubanjiang - Chili Bean Paste
1 tbsp Tian Mian Jiang - Sweet Bean Sauce
1 tbsp Sake

- Chicken Stock -
1/2 tsp Granulated Chicken Stock (Chinese-style)
150 ml Hot Water (5.07 fl oz)

1 tbsp Soy Sauce
1 tbsp Sake
1 block of Firm Tofu (350g/12.3 oz)
30g Garlic Chives (1.06 oz)

2 tsp Potato Starch
1⅓ tbsp Water

Sichuan Pepper
Steamed Rice with Millet

** Doubanjiang, Tian Mian Jiang and Sichuan Pepper are found in the Chinese food section of most major grocery stores.

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[dawnmarie416]

That looks awesome! I've never had tofu...heard it is a good source of protein. Love your kitchen btw :)

[babybluedreamlove]

@dawnmarie416 thanks... I work for my house. lol

[Thedailydiet]

That looks amazing

[babybluedreamlove]

@Thedailydiet it was and so easy to make...

[seblue999]

I CAN'T SEEM TO FIND GROUND BEAN SAUCE AND IT LOOKS EXPENSIVE, CAN I SUBSTITUTE IT WITH SOYSAUCE? AND THE SESAME OIL CAN I SUBSTITUTE IT WITH VEGETABLE OIL?

[NorthernSutherner]

thanks for the new idea on how to cook Tofu.