In Chinese cuisine, there are many delicious and healthy dishes that can be prepared with simple ingredients. One of these dishes is Mapo Tofu, a traditional Sichuan dish made with minced meat and tofu. But don't worry, even if you're vegan, there's a solution for that! We'll show you how to make a delicious vegan Mapo Tofu. 😋

Presentation of the dish - Vegan Mapo Tofu

The traditional Mapo Tofu is a real explosion of flavor, achieved through the use of many spices and seasonings. However, there is a vegan version of this dish that is just as delicious and satisfying. In this blog post, you'll learn how to prepare vegan mapo tofu and what ingredients you'll need to make it 🙂

Recipe introduction video

Before we start with our recipe, we would like to show you a helpful video that explains how to prepare vegan Mapo Tofu step by step. It's a great visual guide to help you recreate this dish at home. 📺

The list of ingredients

For our vegan Mapo Tofu recipe, you'll need the following ingredients:

• 400g firm tofu
• 100g mushrooms (your choice)
• 2 spring onions
• 1 red bell bell pepper
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon chili bean paste
• 1/2 tsp Sichuan pepper
• Salt to taste

Do you have all the ingredients ready? Then let's start the preparation! 😁

Preparation of vegan Mapo Tofu: Step 1

The first step is to cut the tofu into small cubes and chop the scallions, peppers and mushrooms. Don't forget to crush the garlic! After you have prepared all the ingredients, you can start cooking. 😄

Preparation of vegan Mapo Tofu: Step 2

Now it's time to fry everything together. Heat some oil in a pan and add the chopped spring onions, peppers and mushrooms. Fry everything together until the scallions are lightly browned and the mushrooms are soft. Then add the crushed garlic and the chili bean paste and fry everything for another 2-3 minutes 🙂 .

Preparation of vegan Mapo Tofu: Step 3

The next step is to add the tofu. Add the tofu cubes to the pan and stir gently to make sure the tofu is covered with the sauce. You can also add soy sauce and Sichuan pepper to give the dish more flavor. Let everything simmer for about 5 minutes. 😊

Preparation of vegan Mapo Tofu: Step 4

The last step is to mix the cornstarch with a little water and add it to the pan. The cornstarch will help thicken the sauce and make it glossy. Let the dish cook for a few more minutes until the sauce reaches the desired consistency. And voila, your vegan mapo tofu is ready to serve! 😋

Enjoy your homemade vegan Mapo Tofu and share the recipe with your friends and family! 🙂

Julius Walter

I am Julius Walter, the founder of the blog "Veganhalunke", where I write about the vegan lifestyle. As a long-time vegan, I want to inspire others to also switch to a vegan diet and live an environmentally conscious lifestyle. I offer advice and tips for making the switch to a vegan diet and hope that my blog can help make a positive change for our world.