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High Protein Mapo Tofu Recipe

A bold and spicy high protein mapo tofu featuring soft tofu in a rich, savory sauce, delivering a satisfying and flavorful vegetarian dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tofu Base
  • 2 cups firm tofu cubed
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger minced
Sauce
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp chili paste
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch slurry
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven
  • Pan
  • Spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a pan and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
  2. Add tofu cubes gently and cook briefly without breaking them.
  3. Mix broth, soy sauce, chili paste, and sesame oil, then pour into the pan.
  4. Simmer until flavors blend and tofu absorbs the sauce.
  5. Add cornstarch slurry and cook until sauce thickens to a glossy texture.
  6. Serve hot with rice, maintaining the soft yet coated tofu texture.

Notes

Cook gently to keep tofu soft or longer for firmer edges. Freeze sauce separately if needed. Handle tofu carefully to avoid breaking. Adjust spice level easily. Store refrigerated up to three days and reheat gently.