Miso Mapo Tofu

Name: Miso Mapo Tofu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Asian-American
Ingredients: 1 lb silken tofu, gently cubed; 2 tbsp chili oil; 2 tbsp white or red miso paste; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced; 1/2 tsp Sichuan peppercorns, toasted; 1/2 cup vegetable broth; 2 green onions, sliced; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Silky tofu in a spicy, numbing chili oil sauce with fermented miso and Sichuan peppercorns. A modern fusion twist on the classic that combines umami depth with fiery heat.

22 minMediumServes 3280 cal/serving

Asian-AmericanDinnerStovetopVegetarianVegan

Ingredients

1 lb silken tofu, gently cubed
2 tbsp chili oil
2 tbsp white or red miso paste
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
1/2 tsp Sichuan peppercorns, toasted
1/2 cup vegetable broth
2 green onions, sliced
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
2

Add 2 tbsp white or red miso paste and stir to dissolve, cooking for 1 minute.
3

Add 1/2 cup vegetable broth, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/2 tsp toasted Sichuan peppercorns. Bring to a simmer.
4

Gently add 1 lb gently cubed silken tofu and simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring very gently to avoid breaking the tofu. Do not boil.
5

Drizzle with 2 tbsp chili oil and 1 tsp sesame oil. Top with 2 sliced green onions and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.
6

Serve hot over rice.

Questions

Can I make Miso Mapo Tofu gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Miso Mapo Tofu keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Miso Mapo Tofu?

Yes. As written it serves 3. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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