Comments on: Authentic Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐) https://omnivorescookbook.com/authentic-mapo-tofu/ Modern Chinese Recipes Wed, 14 May 2025 17:32:51 +0000 hourly 1 By: Kris https://omnivorescookbook.com/authentic-mapo-tofu/comment-page-8/#comment-243242 Wed, 14 May 2025 17:32:51 +0000 http://104.236.198.25/?p=1167#comment-243242 While I doctor mine with copious amounts of garlic, more sausage, and add crushed walnuts which is more Korean, this recipe is soooo delicious. I could eat it every day. Do not omit the cornstarch! It makes the tofu in the sauce taste like fatty goodness even though it’s really just tofu. Thank you, Maggie for sharing your fantastic recipes and knowledge.

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By: Tim https://omnivorescookbook.com/authentic-mapo-tofu/comment-page-8/#comment-241556 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:04:17 +0000 http://104.236.198.25/?p=1167#comment-241556 made it, loved it

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By: Ali D https://omnivorescookbook.com/authentic-mapo-tofu/comment-page-8/#comment-241150 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:34:21 +0000 http://104.236.198.25/?p=1167#comment-241150 This is one of my favorite recipes! I’ve been using it for a couple years now—it’s become a household favorite. Easy to scale up if you’re feeding a crowd, and always a hit!

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By: Sarah https://omnivorescookbook.com/authentic-mapo-tofu/comment-page-8/#comment-238018 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:21:24 +0000 http://104.236.198.25/?p=1167#comment-238018 This was my first attempt at any of your recipes and it turned out fantastic! I can’t find authentic Chinese food anywhere near me and am always looking for mapo tofu after trying it in Chicago. The recipe was easy to follow and came together quickly. It has so much flavor and just the right amount of heat!

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By: Ben https://omnivorescookbook.com/authentic-mapo-tofu/comment-page-8/#comment-237526 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:40:25 +0000 http://104.236.198.25/?p=1167#comment-237526 I love this recipe! It’s been my introduction to cooking Sichuan and I’ve been making it one a week for the last 4! I find the recipe clear and easy to follow, easy to tweak for vegetarian friends and absolutely delicious! I like young the heat levels in mine, but that is personal preference 🙂
Thanks Maggie

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By: Jessica @diningtraveler https://omnivorescookbook.com/authentic-mapo-tofu/comment-page-8/#comment-236601 Sat, 21 Dec 2024 18:25:35 +0000 http://104.236.198.25/?p=1167#comment-236601 Thank you for this great recipe. I made it for a dinner party, and everybody loved it! I was my first time making it and I appreciate all the tips.

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By: Maggie Zhu https://omnivorescookbook.com/authentic-mapo-tofu/comment-page-8/#comment-234845 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:59:34 +0000 http://104.236.198.25/?p=1167#comment-234845 In reply to Patrick P.

Thanks for your feedback! I do want to change the slider for metrics (I’m from a country that uses metrics too), but it’s a pretty big project that I’ve been holding off (need to find a web designer first, then manually update over 700+ recipes). It’s something I plan to work on the next year.
For the chili oil part, I did “cheated” when I did the photoshoot, by using more chili oil for a look that resembles more to the restaurant version. I personally never use that much oil at home, because it doesn’t affect the taste that much, and it’s not very healthy. The amount of sauce is more nuanced. If you use a large skillet and braise with higher heat, the liquid would evaporate a lot and you will have very little sauce left at the end. If you want more sauce, you can either (1) use more chicken broth, or (2) reduce the heat, or braise for slightly less time. If you use a cornstarch slurry at the end, the sauce will thicken and coat the tofu, so it will still taste flavorful with a shorter braising time.

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By: Patrick P https://omnivorescookbook.com/authentic-mapo-tofu/comment-page-8/#comment-234842 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:28:36 +0000 http://104.236.198.25/?p=1167#comment-234842 Let’s start with the bad and it’s only a small bad, the slider for “servings” didn’t change the 120g of pork mine. The obsession to stick with Imperial measurements, when most of the world has converted to metric is such an PITA for non-Imperial cooks, which is most of us, so a conversion switch, which many sites use these days would be much appreciated. So the first attempt, I had twice as much pork as I should have in it, because the 120g didn’t drop to 60g…it was still lovely, but felt out of balance. The second attempt, now with the right ratios was infinitely better, incredibly moreish and definitely a keeper. Your photo does have far more liquid/oil than either of my attempts (thickening slurry or not), so I do wonder whether I’ve made a mistake on that front, so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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By: Ash https://omnivorescookbook.com/authentic-mapo-tofu/comment-page-8/#comment-234079 Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:17:56 +0000 http://104.236.198.25/?p=1167#comment-234079 I make this recipe all the time. Easy and delicious. Thank you for sharing this recipe

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By: Klumsy K https://omnivorescookbook.com/authentic-mapo-tofu/comment-page-7/#comment-229634 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 17:33:35 +0000 http://104.236.198.25/?p=1167#comment-229634 Coming from sauce packets, this is like a door into a whole another world. Very tempting 🙂

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