Gluten-Free Mapo Tofu

November 02, 2016

Traditional Chinese comfort food Mapo Tofu made easy. This gluten-free dish is made with 5-min home-made hot chili oil and pepper solids and simmered in beef broth or a hearty home-made bone broth. It’s healthy and rich in flavor. Pair it with rice to complete your legit 30-min Chinese meal.

1 (16-ounce) block soft tofu
4 ounces ground beef or ground pork
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons dried Sherry
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 cups beef broth (I used homemade beef bone broth)
1 1/2 tablespoons hot chili oil with pepper solids
1/2 teaspoon finely ground Sichuan pepper (aka numbing pepper)
1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
Salt and pepper to taste (preferably finely ground Sichuan numbing pepper)
Chopped green onion for garnish

Cut tofu into half-inch cubes. In a medium saucepan, bring a large amount of salted water to a boil and gently place the tofu into the boiling water. Let it cook for 2 minutes. Drain. Combine ground beef or...
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Nutritions

Calories
1343

Sodium
2612mg
108% DV

Fat
74g
115% DV

Protein
34g
68% DV

Carbs
22g
7% DV

Fiber
7g
28% DV

Boiled Gluten-Free