Mabo Dofu
Mabo Dofu pairs tender tofu with savory ground pork in a gingery, garlicky sauce sparked by chili bean paste for gentle heat. Oyster sauce and soy lend depth and umami, while a splash of sake rounds it out; a shower of green onion brightens each bite. Serve it hot over steamed white rice for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat the sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the ginger and garlic, stirring, until the garlic just starts to brown, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Stir in the pork, breaking it up as you go, and cook, stirring, until the pork is browned and in small pieces.
- 3
Add the chili bean sauce, soy sauce, sake, and oyster sauce, stir to combine, lower the heat, and simmer until the mixture thickens slightly, about 3 more minutes.
- 4
Thin the sauce with water as needed (the sauce should not be watery) and gently stir in the tofu.
- 5
Simmer until the tofu is hot and coated with sauce, about 10 minutes, stirring a few more times.
- 6
Serve sprinkled with chopped green onion.
- Calories 317.55 kcal Moderate
- Protein 15.8 g Good Source
- Carbs 18.31 g Moderate
- Total Fat 17.74 g High
- Saturated Fat 5.31 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 42.12 mg Moderate
- Sodium 335.64 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.51 g Low Source
- Sugar 4.51 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 2.36 g Low Source
- Calcium 143.38 mg Moderate
- Iron 2.08 mg Moderate
- Potassium 443.95 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 1.14 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 13.25 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷