This is nonspicy Japanese-style mapo tofu (麻婆豆腐). If you like spicy mapo tofu, add 1 tbsp (or more if you like spicy!) of spicy chili bean sauce called Doubanjiang (豆板醤).
<Servings 2>
Ingredients:
1 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 onion, chopped
7 oz firm tofu (if you use soft tofu, you need to drain tofu)
80g (about 3 oz) grass-fed ground beef
1/2 cup spinach or other green leaves
1/2 cup peas
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 green onion, chopped as garnish
Seasonings
* Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.
4 tsp soy sauce or tamari shoyu (gluten-free)
1 tsp mirin (sweet Japanese cooking sake)
2 tsp sake
2 tsp potato or cornstarch
2 tsp water
Instructions
1. Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Add the peas and boil them, uncovered, for 1 minute. Drain the peas and set aside.
2. Mince the garlic and chop the onion.
3. Cut the tofu into about 1-inch cubes.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large frying pan on medium heat, and saute garlic and onion for 2 minutes.
5. Add the beef and cook for 3 minutes. Add 1 Tablespoon of sesame oil and the tofu. Gently stir them frequently for 5 minutes.
6. Add peas, spinach, and the seasonings and gently coat them with the seasonings.
7. Serve with chopped green scallions.
Posted on May 23rd, 2019