How to Cook Perfect Authentic Mapo Tofu

Authentic Mapo Tofu.

You can cook Authentic Mapo Tofu using 18 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Authentic Mapo Tofu

1. You need 450 grams of Tofu (firm or silken).
2. You need 1/2 of Japanese leek.
3. It's 150 grams of Minced pork.
4. Prepare 1 tsp of ★Soy sauce.
5. You need 1 tbsp of ★Tianmianjiang.
6. It's 1 tbsp of ☆Vegetable oil.
7. Prepare 1 tbsp of ☆Doubanjiang.
8. Prepare 200 ml of ◎Water.
9. Prepare 2 tsp of ◎Chicken soup stock granules.
10. You need 1 tbsp of ◎Soy sauce.
11. You need 1 tbsp of ◎Sugar.
12. You need 1/2 tbsp of ◎Tianmianjiang.
13. You need 1/2 tsp of ◎Miso.
14. It's 1/2 tsp of ◎Gochujang.
15. Prepare 1 tbsp of ●Katakuriko.
16. You need 2 tbsp of ●Water.
17. It's 1/2 of to 1 tablespoon Ra-yu (optional).
18. It's 1 of Sichuan pepper (optional).

Authentic Mapo Tofu step by step

1. Mince the Japanese leek, referring to this recipe here: https://cookpad.com/en/recipes/171290-so-addicting-how-to-mince-a-leek Combine the ◎ ingredients. Mix the ● ingredients for the katakuriko slurry..
2. Heat sesame oil (about 1 tablespoon) in a pan. Add the minced pork and stir well. Then, stir in the seasonings and mix thoroughly..
3. Transfer the cooked mince to a plate. Next, cook the diced tofu in water on the lowest heat setting. Turn off the heat before it comes to a boil..
4. Heat the pan and add the ingredients. Cook over medium heat until aromatic..
5. Next, add the ◎ ingredients..
6. Return the cooked minced meat to the pan and bring to a boil..
7. Once boiled, add the cooked tofu. Simmer for about 1 minute..
8. Turning the heat high, add the Japanese leek and katakuriko slurry. Stir gently to thicken. Stir in ra-yu if you like and serve..