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This easy mapo tofu recipe features soft tofu coated in a spicy and savory sauce with deep aromas from the garlic, green onion, and chilies. This incredibly flavorful tofu dish pairs perfectly with a bowl of steamed rice, and comes together quickly using a simple list of ingredients.

Easy 15-Minute Mapo Tofu

(450 grams) package soft tofu

vegetable oil

garlic (minced)

onion

chili (crushed)

chicken (pork, beef, or finely chopped mushrooms)

tbsp Doubanjiang (spicy bean paste)

chicken stock (or water)

oyster sauce (or soy sauce)

tsp each dark soy sauce, sugar, and ground sichuan pepper (see notes below)

cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water,

tsp sesame oil

Cut tofu into small 1-inch cubes. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a generous pinch of salt. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, add your tofu, and cook for 1 minute. Drain and set aside.

Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Add garlic, white parts of green onion, and dried chili and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add minced meat and cook for about 2 minutes while breaking up the meat with a spatula.

Add doubanjiang and fry for another minute, stirring well to combine. Add chicken stock and season with oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and ground sichuan pepper. Stir to combine and cook for 2 minutes.

Add cornstarch slurry and stir continuously until thickened. Season with salt if needed, and carefully stir in your tofu. Remove from heat and add sesame oil to finish.

Transfer to a bowl, sprinkle with reserved green onions, and serve immediately over a bowl of steamed rice. Enjoy!

These tofu and vegetable patties make a great snack or main with your choice of dipping sauce - I had mine with sweet chili sauce and shaped these into small patties so I could easily enjoy them as finger food. You can opt to make these into larger patties or any other shape you prefer. These patties are made with a mix of tofu, cabbage, and carrot but you’re also free to add other vegetables of your choice! I used cabbage and carrot for that extra crunch and sweetness to each bite.

Tofu and Vegetable Patties

10.5 oz extra firm tofu

cabbage

salt

tbsp all-purpose flour

tbsp corn starch (, add more if needed)

tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce

Salt and pepper (,

Other spices and seasonings

cooking oil

Thai sweet chili sauce

Remove the tofu from the water and drain from any excess water. You can press the tofu by wrapping it in a paper towel or kitchen towel and place a heavy surface on top.

Crumble the tofu with your hands and place the crumbled tofu in a large mixing bowl.

Meanwhile, place the carrot and cabbage in a strainer with a catch basin. Add a generous pinch of salt and gently massage the cabbage and carrot. Leave to sit for 8-10 minutes for extra moisture to draw out. Squeeze out the liquid.

Add the grated carrot & cabbage (plus any other vegetables of choice), minced garlic, diced onion, flour, corn starch, vegetarian oyster sauce, salt, and pepper to taste to the crumbled tofu.

Mix well until there are no traces of dry flour. You can try some of the mixture and season with more salt and pepper, to taste, if needed. You can also add other spices and seasonings of your choice!

Shape the mixture into small patties or other shape/size of your choice.

PATTY MIXTURE

Heat a large non-stick pan over medium high heat. Add enough oil to thinly coat the surface of the pan.

Note: I like to use a non-stick pan so I can opt to use less oil.

Once hot, add the patties. Pan-fry for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.

Flip the patties and repeat to cook the remaining side.

COOKING

Turn off the heat. Serve the patties with sweet chili sauce or your dip of choice. Enjoy!

For any leftovers, you can opt to reheat these in an air-fryer or in the oven. You can also pan-fry these until warm and crispy again.

TO SERVE

An easy and tasty way to use up leftover veggies and tofu! I feel like these will also work really well as a vegan version of Korean street toast, I'm going to try that tomorrow with the ones I have left.

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tofu & vegetable patties! These are a great way to use up leftover veggies too 🥬 #shorts #vegan

This Spicy Hoisin Ginger Tofu served over rice is packed with spicy, savory flavors from the sauce and the earthy aroma from ginger. The tofu has a meaty texture from using a mix of shredded and crumbled tofu, that were cooked until chewier and “meatier” in consistency before being cooked down with the aromatics and tasty sauce.

Spicy Hoisin Ginger Tofu

lb extra firm tofu (pressed)

Neutral oil (for cooking)

hoisin sauce

tsp dark soy sauce

chili

tbsp vinegar rice

neutral oil

ginger

red bell pepper

bird’s eye chili (, optional for extra heat)

sesame oil

rice (to serve)

green onions (for topping)

Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

Remove the tofu from the water and drain from any excess water. Press your tofu. I like to do so by wrapping it in a large towel and placing a heavy surface on top.

Using a cheese grater, carefully grate half of the tofu into shreds.

For the remaining half, I simply used my hands to crumble the tofu.

Mix the shredded and crumbled tofu.

PREPARING THE TOFU

If pan-frying the tofu, heat a non-stick pan or skillet over medium heat. Spray a thin layer of oil.

Leave untouched for 3-4 minutes on medium to medium high heat until golden brown. Flip or mix the tofu to cook the remaining side.

You can continue to cook the tofu until there are a mix of crispy bits and those that are still white and tender. It’s okay if not all are crispy and golden brown since this can add different textures.

PAN-FRYING

I prefer the air-frying/baking option since it’s an easier, more hands-off approach.

If air-frying/baking, preheat your air-fryer or oven to 350F/180C.

On a lined baking tray or air fryer basket (I used parchment paper), place the shredded tofu and try to spread it out as thin as possible.

For air-frying, air-fry for 10-15 minutes or until lightly golden brown - do NOT overcook it since it can easily become too tough and dry. You can flip the tofu halfway through cooking to get even browning.

It’s also okay not to get even browning and even have some parts of the tofu still white, since this can add to the different textures of the overall tofu dish.

If baking, you may need to bake the tofu for 25-30 minutes.

AIR-FRYING/BAKING

While the tofu is cooking, prepare the sauce by mixing everything together.

Feel free to adjust this to your taste.

SAUCE

In the same pan or wok, heat the oil over medium heat.

Once hot, add the minced ginger.

Sauté for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.

Add the bell pepper and chili (if using), Cook for 1 minute or until the bell peppers are tender.

Add the cooked tofu.

Pour the sauce into the tofu. Mix and cook down the tofu until the sauce is absorbed.

Taste the tofu and feel free to season the tofu with more hoisin sauce or maple syrup, if needed. You can also add more chili oil or sauce for heat, if you’d like.

Add the chopped green onions. Mix well.

Turn off the heat. Add the sesame oil and then mix everything together.

COOKING TOFU IN THE SAUCE

Scoop a generous amount of the spicy hoisin ginger tofu over a bowl of steamed rice.

Garnish with green onions and some sesame seeds, if you’d like.

Enjoy while hot!

I didn't get to eat any of it but I was assured that it was well loved! Thank you as always.

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shredded tofu cooked in a spicy hoisin ginger sauce! 🍚 #tofu #veganfood

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