Mapo Tofu

AJI-SHIO® Garlic Seasoning Mix, AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsps. (45ml) Cooking oil
  • 1 cup (200g) Ground pork
  • 2 Tbsps. (30g) Gochujang
  • 1/2 pack (9g) AJI-SHIO® Garlic Seasoning Mix
  • 1 Tbsp. (15ml) Soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 Tbsps. (15g) Ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp. (5g) White sugar
  • 1 tsp. (5ml) Vinegar
  • 1/2 pack (5g) AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp. (7g) Black pepper, crushed
  • 1 1/2 Tbsps. (15g) Cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp. (15ml) Water
  • 1 3/4 cups (400g) Soft tofu, drained, cubed
  • 2 Tbsps. (10g) Spring onion, chopped

Procedure

  1. SAUTÉ. In a hot pan with oil, sauté ground pork until browned.
  2. SEASON. Add gochujang, AJI-SHIO® Garlic, soy sauce, ginger, sugar, vinegar, AJI-NO-MOTO®, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, add water if too dry.
  3. THICKEN. To make a slurry, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Slowly pour it all over the pan. Mix well until thick and glossy.
  4. MIX. Add in tofu cubes. Stir gently then let simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. SERVE. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with spring onions. Enjoy while hot.

Cooking Tips

Once soft tofu is added, careful not to break the tofu pieces to maintain their shape.

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ajinomoto cooking_time  Cooking Time: 25 minutes ajinomoto prep_time  Preparation: 10 minutes ajinomoto servings  Servings: 6 ajinomoto size  Serving size: 1/2 cup (116.7g)

Products Used

AJINOMOTO AJI-SHIO® Garlic Buy Now
AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning Buy Now

Nutrition Facts

Calories per serving (kcal)
246.9
Carbohydrates (g)
8.6
Proteins (g)
11.5
Fat (g)
18.5
Dietary Fiber (g)
0.7
Calcium (mg)
126.0
Iron (mg)
2.9
Sodium (mg)
588.1

Good to Know Nutrition Facts

Aside from meat, tofu is also a good source of Calcium and Protein that are essential in maintaining bone and muscle strength.

Ratings

 4/5 (1)