Mapo Tofu (Microwave Recipe)
Description
Making mapo tofu in the microwave cuts the cooking time in half, so this easy common Japanese dish is the perfect dinner recipe on a busy weeknight.
Ingredients
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10 1/2 ounces firm tofu
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1 tablespoon miso paste
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2 teaspoons soy sauce
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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1 teaspoon white sugar
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1 teaspoon oyster sauce
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1 teaspoon doubanjiang (soybean paste)
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1 teaspoon grated ginger
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1 clove garlic, grated
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1/2 cup water, divided
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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2 1/2 ounces ground beef
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2 1/2 ounces ground pork
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1/3 green onion, minced
Directions
1
Drain tofu and wrap in paper towels; place in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 2 minutes. Unwrap tofu and slice into 3/4-inch cubes.
2
Whisk miso paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, oyster sauce, doubanjiang, ginger, and garlic together in a bowl.
3
Whisk 1 tablespoon water and cornstarch together in a small bowl until smooth; set aside.
4
Combine miso paste mixture, remaining water, ground beef, and ground pork in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave at 600W for 4 minutes. Drain liquid into cornstarch mixture; mix well.
5
Carefully stir tofu, cornstarch mixture, and green onion into ground meat mixture. Cover and microwave until flavors combine, about 4 minutes.