Mild Vegan Mapo Tofu With Jasmine Rice
A gentle, comforting twist on traditional mapo tofu featuring silken tofu and earthy shiitake mushrooms. Serve over warm jasmine rice for a soothing, plant-based dinner.
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Before you start
Your 30-minute game plan
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Leftovers store beautifully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, and the ginger flavor deepens overnight.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep tbsp fresh ginger (minced), bunch scallions (chopped)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water…
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Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water…
Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until it runs clear. Cook according to package directions with a pinch of salt.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral cooking oil…
Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the minced ginger, the white parts of the scallions, and the chopped shiitake mushrooms. Sauté until soft and fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes.
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Stir in the shelled edamame
Stir in the shelled edamame, soy sauce, and 1/2 cup of water or vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
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Carefully cut the silken tofu into 1-inch…
Carefully cut the silken tofu into 1-inch cubes and slide them into the skillet. Using the back of a spatula, gently push the tofu around to coat it in the sauce without breaking the cubes. Let it heat through for 3 to 4 minutes.
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In a small bowl
In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water to create a slurry. Stir this into the simmering sauce to thicken it.
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Remove from heat
Remove from heat, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil, and season with a pinch of white pepper. Serve warm over the cooked jasmine rice, garnished with the remaining scallion greens.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Silken tofu is delicate
Silken tofu is delicate. Pushing it with the back of your spoon or spatula rather than stirring aggressively keeps the beautiful cubes intact.
If your digestion is highly sensitive…
If your digestion is highly sensitive to fiber, you can swap the edamame for a drizzle of smooth peanut butter stirred into the sauce for extra protein and healthy fats.
Leftovers store beautifully in an airtight…
Leftovers store beautifully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, and the ginger flavor deepens overnight.
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