Mapo Tofu
Posted June 2025
    Hearty, flavourful, and packed with protein, this Spicy Pork & Tofu Stir-Fry is a comforting take on a Chinese-inspired classic. With tender tofu cubes simmered in a bold, savoury sauce and paired with fragrant jasmine rice, it’s a simple yet satisfying dish that delivers on taste and nutrition. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, and easily customisable with your preferred spice level.
Ingredients (Makes 2 Serves)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (peanut or canola oil works too)
 - 150g ground pork
 - 2 garlic clove, minced
 - 2 tsp ginger, minced
 - 1/4 cup scallions/shallots, finely chopped
 - 4 tsp chili bean sauce (or sriracha for a milder option)
 - 400g firm tofu, cut into cubes
 
Sauce:
- 1 cup water
 - 1 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with a splash of water for slurry)
 - 1/2 tsp chicken or vegetable stock powder
 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
 - 1/2 tbsp sugar
 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
 - 2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
 - 1 tsp sesame oil
 
Serve with: 75g cooked jasmine rice (per serve)
Method:
- Heat oil in a pan or wok over medium-high heat.
 - Add garlic and ginger, stir-frying for about 10 seconds until fragrant.
 - Add scallions/shallots and cook for another 30 seconds.
 - Add the ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
 - Stir in the chili bean sauce and cook for 30 seconds.
 - In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a splash of water, then add the remaining sauce ingredients and stir well.
 - Gently fold in the tofu and pour in the prepared sauce.
 - Stir carefully and simmer for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
 - Serve hot with steamed rice.
 
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 538
 - Protein: 34g
 - Carbs: 32g
 - Fat: 34g
 - Fiber: 2.8g
 
*nutrition info is not including the Super Beauty Greens
