Mapo Tofu (Microwave Recipe)

Mapo Tofu (Microwave Recipe)

Recipe by Pearl Ishizaki from allrecipes.com

Dinner 30 Mins.

Ingredients

2

2 servings

  • 10 ½ ounces firm tofu
  • 1 tablespoon miso paste
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon doubanjiang (soybean paste)
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • ½ cup water, divided
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 ½ ounces ground beef
  • 2 ½ ounces ground pork
  • ⅓ green onion, minced

Instructions

  • Drain tofu, wrap in paper towels, and place in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook in the microwave for 2 minutes. Unwrap and slice into 3/4-inch cubes.
  • Whisk miso paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, oyster sauce, doubanjiang, ginger, and garlic together in a bowl.
  • Whisk 1 tablespoon water and cornstarch together in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Combine miso mixture, remaining water, ground beef, and ground pork together in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and cook on 600W for 4 minutes. Drain liquid into the cornstarch mixture; mix well.
  • Mix tofu, cornstarch mixture, and green onion carefully into the bowl of ground meat. Cover and cook until flavors combine, about 4 minutes.

Nutritional Facts

Per 2 servings

  • Calories: 319
  • Carbohydrate: 13g
  • Fat: 19g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Sugar: 4g

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