Mapo Tofu with Spinach and Mushroom - Yuko's Kitchen - Japanese Cooking 101
Ingredients
- Tofu1
- Scallion3
- Mushroom1 cup
- Spinach2 cups
- Oil1 tbsp
- Garlic1 tsp
- Ginger1 tsp
- Chili pepper · crushed1 tsp
- Ground pork½ lb
- Sesame oil1 tbsp
- Miso · paste2 tbsp
- Soy sauce2 tbsp
- Sake2 tbsp
- Sugar1 tbsp
- Cornstarch1 tbsp
- Rice
Instructions
- Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes, thinly slice the green onions, mince the ginger and garlic, and slice the mushrooms. Set aside.
- In a bowl, mix all the sauce ingredients until the miso dissolves. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger and red pepper and stir.
- Add the ground pork and cook until browned.
- Add the mushrooms and spinach and cook until wilted.
- Add the sauce and let it boil, then add the cubed tofu and stir gently.
- When the tofu is cooked through, stir in the green onions and sesame oil. Serve over rice if desired.
Summarized from Japanese Cooking 101's video. Watch it for the details.
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