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Impossible™ Mapo Tofu

4 Servings

15 Ingredients

Not Too Tricky

By Impossible Foods

Impossible Foods

60’ Total time=30’ Cooking + 30’ Preparation

If there's one Chinese dish you should learn how to make, it's mapo tofu. Mapo tofu is a popular Sichuan dish, and has the characteristic Sichuan flavors of salty, spicy, numbing, fragrant. This recipe seamlessly combines the bold flavors of traditional Mapo Tofu with the meatiness of Impossible™ Beef Meat From Plants, creating a dish that's both comforting and satisfying.

Mapo tofu is a special sensory experience. Each bite bursts with spicy, numbing Sichuan peppercorns, balanced by the silky texture of tofu and the heartiness of Impossible Beef. Perfect for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike, this dish promises to elevate any weeknight dinner. Serve Impossible Mapo Tofu over a steaming bowl of white rice. Make yourself a big batch - you're going to want leftovers!

This recipe is made with Impossible™ Beef Meat From Plants

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15 Ingredients

12 oz Package Impossible Ground Beef Meat From Plants
2 Packages Medium Firm Tofu
2 Spring Onions, Minced
2 tsp Ginger, Minced
2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
Szechuan Peppercorn Oil
Sauce

Szechuan Peppercorn Oil

2 tsp Szechuan Peppercorn
2 tbsp Oil

Sauce

2 Tbsp Spicy Chili Bean Sauce
2 Tbsp Tamari Soy Sauce
2 Tbsp Rice Wine
2 Tsp Sugar
2 Tsp Cornstarch
1/2 Cup Water

How to prepare

Step 1: Prep the Tofu

To prevent tofu from becoming watery, soak tofu in salted water for 20 minutes. This will keep the texture of the tofu firm. Rinse and pat dry. Cut into small pieces and set aside.

Step 2: Make the Szechuan Peppercorn Oil

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add Szechuan peppercorn and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat, discard the Szechuan peppercorns and set aside the Szechuan pepper oil for later use.

Step 3: Cook the Impossible Beef

Using the same frying pan, sauté minced garlic and ginger with 4 tablespoons of oil over medium high heat until fragrant. Crumble in Impossible Beef and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.

Step 4: Make the Mapo Tofu

Add in spicy chili bean sauce and stir fry the ingredients until fragrant. Then add in rice wine and tamari soy sauce, and stir well. Add in the water and bring it to a boil. Add in diced tofu, cover and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes. Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water. Remove the lid and add in the cornstarch mixture. Cook until the sauce has thickened and remove from heat.

Step 5: Serve, Share, and Enjoy

Transfer to a serving plate and pour the prepared Szechuan peppercorn oil over the tofu. Top with spring onion and serve immediately. Makes 4 portions.