Easily make Tomato Mapo Tofu using yakiniku sauce. The tanginess of the tomato and the sweetness of the yakiniku sauce create a perfect match, making this dish irresistible with rice. The trick here is to simmer the tofu to remove moisture, allowing it to thicken without needing a cornstarch slurry.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients (2 servings)

  • Tomato 1 pc (approx. 150g)
  • Firm Tofu 1 block (approx. 300g)
  • Ground Pork 60g
  • Potato Starch 2 tsp

Seasonings

  • [A] Grated Garlic 1 tsp
  • [A] Grated Ginger 1 tsp
  • Salt (to taste)
  • [B] Water 100ml
  • [B] Yakiniku Sauce 4 tbsp
  • Chili Oil (optional)

Steps

  1. Remove the core from the tomato and chop into 2cm cubes.
  2. Cut the firm tofu into bite-sized, easy-to-eat pieces.
  3. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  4. Add 60g ground pork, 1 tsp grated garlic, and 1 tsp grated ginger to the heated pan. Stir and cook while breaking up the ground pork.
  5. Lightly season with salt (to taste).
  6. Once the pork is cooked through and has changed color, add 100ml water and 4 tbsp yakiniku sauce. Recommended Yakiniku Sauce: Medium to spicy type is recommended.
  7. Add the cut tofu and bring to a simmer.
  8. Once simmering, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes. Cook until the tofu is heated through and has released its moisture. Be careful not to break the tofu while turning it to ensure even flavor distribution.
  9. After 5 minutes of simmering, turn off the heat. Coat the cut tomatoes with 2 tsp potato starch. This is the trick: by coating the tomatoes with potato starch before adding them to the pan, you can achieve a thickened sauce without preparing a separate slurry.
  10. Add the potato starch-coated tomatoes.
  11. Stir everything together and bring back to heat, cooking until thickened. Be careful not to break the tofu while mixing.
  12. Once the sauce has thickened, transfer to a serving dish.
  13. For extra spice, drizzle chili oil over the top as desired.

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