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Korean Mapo Tofu

Korean Mapo Tofu Recipe

Simantini Singh Deo
Korean Mapo Tofu Recipe is a delicious spicy & aromatic dish that is rich in Korean flavours. Give yourself a Korean treat with our simple & quick recipe today!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine korean
Servings 3 people

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 400 grams Of Silken Tofu Cut Into Cubes
  • 250 grams Of Pork Grounded
  • 2 Cups Of Chicken Broth Or Water
  • 3 tbsp Of Cooking Oil
  • 1 tbsp Of Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 2 Green Onions Finely Chopped
  • 2 tbsp Crushed Garlic
  • 1 tsp Ginger Julienned
  • ½ Green Bell Pepper Finely Chopped
  • ⅓ Cup Of Shallots Finely Chopped
  • 1 Red Hot Pepper Long & Sliced Thinly
  • ½ tbsp Gochujang
  • 3½ tbsp Of Gochugaru
  • 1 tbsp Of Doenjang
  • 2 tbsp Of Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Of Oyster Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Of Coconut Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Of Cornstarch Mixed In 2 tbsp Water
  • Salt To Taste
  • Pepper Optional

Instructions
 

  • Take a large skillet and add oil. Heat it over low to medium heat.
  • Now add the ginger, garlic, shallots, green onions (half), oyster sauce and gochugaru. Sautè everything for 1 or 2 minutes.
  • Add the ground pork and stir nicely to break it into tiny little chunks. Cook it until the pink colour is faded.
  • Next, add the coconut sugar, salt, soy sauce, gochujang, and doenjang. Stir well so that everything is mixed with the pork nicely.
  • Green bell peppers are to be added next and sauteed for at least 20 to 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the chicken stock and also add the red hot pepper. Allow it to boil.
  • When it comes to a boil, add the tofu pieces and gently mix them well into the sauce.
  • Allow it to cook for 5 more minutes and keep stirring sometimes so that the tofu will not stick to the pan.
  • Now add the cornstarch & water mixture and let it simmer for a few minutes until you get that perfect thickness for the sauce.
  • Drizzle some toasted sesame oil and then remove the skillet from the heat.
  • For garnishing the Korean Mapo Tofu, sprinkle some green onions and serve straight away!

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of gochujang and gochujang to balance the level of spiciness. 
  • Add the salt according to your taste preferences. 
  • Do not forget to add the coconut sugar, otherwise, your dish will taste too earthy and spicy. 
  • If you want, you can season the Korean Mapo Tofu with pepper at the end and serve. 
  • It's also important to drizzle some toasted sesame oil to balance the spicy flavours. 
  • To make Korean Mapo Tofu look aesthetic, you can sprinkle some cilantro and scallions sprigs at the time of serving. 
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