This recipe is a somewhat similar to mapo tofu -- perfect if you're into spicy Chinese food!
Spicy Tofu With Mushroom Mince [Vegan]
Serves
3
Cooking Time
15
Ingredients You Need for Spicy Tofu With Mushroom Mince [Vegan]
For the Tofu:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces brown or shiitake mushrooms, minced / finely diced
- 2 tablespoons doubanjiang (fermented black bean paste)
- 1 block (400g) firm tofu, pressed and cut into cubes
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch, for cornstarch slurry
- 1 tablespoon water, for cornstarch slurry
For the Sauce Mixture:
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes, to taste
- 2-3 teaspoon sugar, to taste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce, or use tamari / coconut aminos
- 2-3 stalks green onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
How to Prepare Spicy Tofu With Mushroom Mince [Vegan]
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In a skillet, heat some cooking oil and add in the garlic, mushrooms, and doubanjiang.
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Fry on medium heat for 7-8 minutes, until the mushroom mixture is fragrant, then add in the tofu and sauce ingredients.
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Shake the pan back and forth to distribute the sauce, and cover the skillet. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
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Stir in the cornstarch slurry and continue simmering (uncovered) until the sauce has thickened. Serve warm!
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Lenny Wu
See My RecipesI'm Lenny from California! I love to cook, take photos of my plant-based dishes, and share my recipes with the community! In my food blog, Vegamelon, I share easy, delicious, and vibrant plant-based recipes. I hope to inspire you to eat more plants and to have fun in the kitchen!.
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