Spicy & Savory Perfection: Ultra-Simple Mapo Tofu with Pulmuone Sauce
Save Time with Store-Bought Sauce! Pulmuone Mapo Tofu Recipe for Everyone
Busy days are no longer a worry! With just Pulmuone’s Mapo Tofu sauce, you can whip up a delicious Mapo Tofu at home in under 30 minutes, rivaling restaurant quality. Here’s an ultra-simple recipe that doesn’t compromise on taste, guaranteed to make your rice disappear in no time.
Main Ingredients
- Pulmuone Mapo Tofu Sauce 130g
- Firm Tofu 2/3 block (approx. 200g)
- Green Onion 1/3 stalk (mostly white part)
- Onion 1/6
- Cooking Oil, as needed
- Water 100ml (1/2 cup)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the ‘Pulmuone Mapo Tofu Sauce’ that will bring this dish to life. Using a store-bought sauce eliminates the need for complicated seasoning preparation, making it incredibly convenient.
Step 2
Prepare 2/3 of a block of firm tofu (approximately 200g). Dice the tofu into cubes about 1.5cm in size. Cutting them too small might cause them to break apart during cooking, so aim for a moderate size.
Step 3
Thinly slice the white part of 1/3 of a green onion. Slice 1/6 of an onion into similar thickness strips. These sliced vegetables will add a fragrant aroma when stir-fried.
Step 4
Heat a pan with a generous amount of cooking oil. Add the sliced green onions and onions and stir-fry over medium-low heat to release their fragrance. It’s important to stir-fry them until their essential oils are well extracted.
Step 5
Once the vegetables are fragrantly stir-fried, add 130g of Pulmuone Mapo Tofu Sauce and 100ml (1/2 cup) of water. Mix well. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium heat and let it simmer until the sauce is well dissolved.
Step 6
When the sauce starts to bubble, carefully add the diced tofu. Gently stir to coat the tofu without breaking it, and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes to allow the tofu to absorb the sauce flavor. At this stage, adding 2 Tbsp of chili oil (optional ingredient) can provide a deeper, spicier flavor.
Step 7
Finally, if you’d like more heat, stir in 1/2 Tbsp of chili powder and mix lightly. Adding chili powder significantly enhances the savory taste. Simmer for a little longer to allow all the ingredients to meld together, and your delicious Mapo Tofu is ready.
Step 8
Spoon the finished Mapo Tofu generously over a bowl of warm rice. The glossy appearance alone will make your mouth water! Using a store-bought sauce, it’s truly easy and quick to create such a wonderful dish.
Step 9
Mixing it with hot rice creates a magical dish that brings back your appetite! This ultra-simple Mapo Tofu recipe is a perfect, hearty meal that the whole family will love. Give it a try! 🙂
