Gluten-Free Mapo Tofu

Gluten-Free Mapo Tofu is a spicy and fragrant dish that combines silky tofu with a rich sauce made from fermented black beans and chili oil, perfect for satisfying late-night cravings. This comforting dish is both flavorful and nutritious, making it an ideal choice for a midnight snack.

Ingredients

• Soft tofu - 300 grams
• Ground pork (or beef) - 100 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Fermented black beans - 1 tablespoon, rinsed and mashed
• Doubanjiang (spicy bean paste) - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce (gluten-free) - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 teaspoon
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Water - 150 ml
• Chili oil - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Press the soft tofu for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut it into bite-sized cubes.
2. In a pan over medium heat, add the chili oil and ground pork (or beef). Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add minced garlic, ginger, and green onions (reserve some green onion for garnish) to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Stir in the mashed fermented black beans and doubanjiang, cooking for another 2 minutes.
5. Add gluten-free soy sauce, rice vinegar, and water to the pan. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
6. Gently add the tofu cubes to the sauce, being careful not to break them. Simmer for 5 minutes to heat the tofu through.
7. Mix cornstarch with a small amount of water to create a slurry, then add it to the pan to thicken the sauce. Stir gently until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle with sesame oil before serving.
9. Serve hot, garnished with reserved green onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 22 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• Good source of protein from tofu and pork (or beef).
• Contains antioxidants from garlic and ginger.

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