Description
Mapo Tofu is a famous Sichuan dish featuring silky soft tofu cubes and ground pork set in a fiery, aromatic sauce made with doubanjiang (broad bean chili paste), fermented black beans, and tongue-numbing Sichuan peppercorns. Rich, spicy, and vibrant, it is an addictive dish best enjoyed over steaming white rice.
A Taste of History
Created in Chengdu during the Qing Dynasty by a small restaurant owner named Chen Mapo, giving birth to iconic Sichuan heat.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Ingredients & Nutrition
320 kcal
Calories
20 g
Protein
22 g
Fat
10 g
Carbs
3 g
Fiber
2 g
Sugar
790 mg
Sodium
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