Non Spicy Mapo Tofu

This non-spicy mapo tofu is a great one to enjoy with everyone in the house including tiny toddlers. While being full of flavors, it is so light and made with ground chicken.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Main

Cuisine Chinese

Servings servings

Calories 349 kcal

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sesame oil
4 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
1 pound ground chicken
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cup water
3 tablespoons tamari
16 ounces firm tofu cut into ½ inch cubes
¼ cup water for starch slurry, cold or room temperature
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Optional toppings:

Toasted white sesame
Scallions
Chili oil
Ground white pepper

Instructions

Heat up the sesame oil in a large pan or wok. Cook the garlic and ginger until fragrant.
Add in the ground chicken and salt. Cook fully.
Add in 1 ½ cup water, tamari, and tofu. Let simmer for 3 minutes.
In a small cup, combine ¼ cup of water and cornstarch together and mix well. Stir into the pan and cook for another minute or so whisking gently, until the sauce thickens.
Serve over rice and garnish with toppings of your choice.

Notes

When mixing water and cornstarch together, make sure to use cold or room temperature water. If you use hot water, the cornstarch activates and turns into a gooey lump before you add it into the pan.

The nutrition amount for rice is not included in this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 32gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 1414mgPotassium: 640mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 0.3IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 161mgIron: 3mg

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