There’s a dish that brings together fiery heat, creamy tofu, and savory pork into one irresistible bowl. Mapo Tofu with Ground Pork is a classic Sichuan recipe that warms the heart and satisfies ...

It’s a dish that’s moved from the street to the restaurant and now to the home. The dish’s ingredients are far from western but Mapo Tofu is remarkably quick and easy to prepare in any kitchen.

But Inada was inspired by what he read in a book that said the original mapo tofu dish was much simpler than those found today and came up with a recipe using only seasonings available at home.

Mapo tofu is one of the most well-known dishes from Sichuan in southwest China, made of tofu, minced pork, and spices. A plate of well-cooked mapo tofu is aromatic, soft, and numbingly spicy.

The beauty of this vegetarian, oven-baked version of mapo tofu is that you can adjust the spice levels in the sauce as you like. A jar of chilli bean paste is an invaluable investment for your ...

Traditionally made with beef or pork, this dish is thought to date back to the late nineteenth century. This vegetarian version made with tofu is equally sumptuous and has beautiful textures. You can ...

This is a Sichuan classic that’s an easy 10 minutes to prep and 10 minutes to cook. Mapo tofu is a traditional Chinese dish which many Asian people of different nationalities enjoy. Sometimes I ...