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Delectable Chinese Snack: Vegan Mapo Tofu in Sizzling Hot Pot with Spicy Cauliflower Rice

Discover this scrumptious and authentic Vegan Mapo Tofu in Sizzling Hot Pot with Spicy Cauliflower Rice recipe, perfect for a vegan Chinese snack that's both flavorful and visually appealing.

🕒 Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 20 mins | Total: 30 mins
🍽 Servings: 2
🔥 Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: Chinese

Allergens

Soy, Wheat (gluten)

Ingredients

  • 1. Extra
  • firm tofu 2. Mapo sauce 3. Cauliflower rice 4. Green onions 5. Vegetable oil 6. Soy sauce 7. Chili paste 8. Garlic 9. Ginger 10. Cornstarch 11. Water 12. Black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Vegan Mapo Tofu by pressing and cutting the tofu into cubes.
  2. In a large pan, heat vegetable oil and add garlic and ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add chili paste and cook for 1 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in mapo sauce, soy sauce, cornstarch, and water to create the sauce.
  5. Add the tofu cubes and simmer until they're coated with the sauce.
  6. Prepare Spicy Cauliflower Rice by pulsing cauliflower florets in a food processor.
  7. In a pan, heat vegetable oil and add garlic and ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
  8. Add cauliflower rice, soy sauce, and chili paste. Cook for 4 5 minutes.
  9. Serve the Vegan Mapo Tofu atop a sizzling hot pot with Spicy Cauliflower Rice on the side. Garnish with green onions.

Chef’s Insight

The key to this dish is using high-quality mapo sauce and fresh ingredients for a truly authentic taste.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spiciness according to your preference by adding or reducing the chili paste.

Cultural or Historical Background

This Chinese snack combines classic elements of Sichuan cuisine, known for its bold flavors and use of chili peppers.