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Vegan Mapo Tofu

Mapo tofu's origins reach back to the late 1800s.

Recipe Summary Vegan Mapo Tofu

When you're short on time and you're in need of something nutritious, then this quick vegan mapo tofu will certainly satisfy your taste buds. This is an authentic Sichuan-style mapo tofu, which is both spicy and aromatic.

Ingredients | Mapo Tofu Noodles

½ cup vegetable broth

1 tablespoon maple syrup

2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon peanut oil

1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced

3 tablespoons fermented black beans, roughly chopped

2 green onions, white parts only, chopped

6 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns

2 tablespoons chili bean paste (doubanjiang)

1 (14 ounce) container silken tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 tablespoon chile oil

1 tablespoon sesame oil

3 tablespoons peanuts, chopped

Directions

Mix vegetable broth, maple syrup, soy sauce, and cornstarch in a bowl.

Heat peanut oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, black beans, green onions, garlic, ginger, and Sichuan peppercorns. Saute until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add chili bean paste and the soy sauce mixture. Cook and stir until thick, 3 to 5 minutes. Add tofu; cook until heated through, about 1 minute more.

Transfer cooked tofu to a serving dish; drizzle chile oil and sesame oil on top. Top with chopped peanuts.

For a non-vegan version, substitute honey for the maple syrup.

Info | Mapo Tofu Noodles

prep: 20 mins cook: 5 mins total: 25 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

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