Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Mabo Dofu (マーボー豆腐) is the Japanese version of the classic Sichuan dish. In this Japanese Mapo Tofu Recipe, I’m going to show you how to make the sauce from scratch without a boxed mix, and it comes together in under 15 minutes! With its mild flavor profile and adjustable heat level, this Japanese-style Mapo Tofu is a great weeknight meal that the whole family can enjoy!
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INDEX:
0:00 Intro
1:34 Ingredients
2:29 Prep Ingredients
3:58 Make Mapo Tofu Sauce
4:42 How to Cook Japanese Mapo Tofu
6:50 Plating
INGREDIENTS:
Mabo Dofu Sauce
2/3 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon mirin
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon potato starch
For Stir-Fry
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
60 grams onion (1/2 small onion, finely minced)
9 grams grated garlic (1 very large clove, grated)
9 grams grated ginger (equal amount to garlic, grated)
1 tablespoon miso
150 grams ground pork
396 grams silken tofu (1 block cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
To Serve
Chili oil (to taste)
Scallions (for garnish)
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Mabo Dofu (マーボー豆腐) is the Japanese version of the classic Sichuan dish. In this Japanese Mapo Tofu Recipe, I’m going to show you how to make the sauce from scratch without a boxed mix, and it comes together in under 15 minutes! With its mild flavor profile and adjustable heat level, this Japanese-style Mapo Tofu is a great weeknight meal that the whole family can enjoy!
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JAPANESE MAPO TOFU POST & RECIPE ▶ norecipes.com/japanese-mapo-tofu
INDEX:
0:00 Intro
1:34 Ingredients
2:29 Prep Ingredients
3:58 Make Mapo Tofu Sauce
4:42 How to Cook Japanese Mapo Tofu
6:50 Plating
INGREDIENTS:
Mabo Dofu Sauce
2/3 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon mirin
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon potato starch
For Stir-Fry
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
60 grams onion (1/2 small onion, finely minced)
9 grams grated garlic (1 very large clove, grated)
9 grams grated ginger (equal amount to garlic, grated)
1 tablespoon miso
150 grams ground pork
396 grams silken tofu (1 block cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
To Serve
Chili oil (to taste)
Scallions (for garnish)
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✚ GEAR ✚
You can find most of the kitchen and camera gear I used to make this video in my Amazon shop. Buying things from my shop (even stuff you search for that’s not listed on the page) doesn't cost you anything extra and it helps to support this channel.
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