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Honey Mapo Tofu over Jasmine Rice
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Honey Mapo Tofu over Jasmine Rice

4.3 (472 ratings)

A Honey Mapo Tofu, built on a slow, honest base, and served over Jasmine Rice.

Prep
18 min
Cook
60 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb mapo tofu
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp garlic
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger
  • 1 medium scallions
  • 1 lb toasted sesame oil
  • a pinch Shaoxing wine
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the mapo tofu generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the mapo tofu and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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