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Category: Tofu

Meatless Ma Po Tofu Recipe: A Flavorful Sichuan Classic

June 18, 2026August 20, 2026Leave a comment

Ma Po Tofu is one of the classic dishes of Sichuan cuisine and is traditionally made with ground pork, tofu, chili bean paste, fermented black beans, and Sichuan peppercorns.

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Authentic Sichuan Tofu Recipe for Home Cooks

October 5, 2022July 19, 2026Leave a comment

This is a simple home cooked dish which is popular in Sichuan. It’s relatively easy to make and healthy. I have made a vegetarian version, but you can easily add pork if you desire a more robust dish.

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How to Make Lao Gan Ma Tofu Stir-Fry in 5 Minutes

November 8, 2019August 4, 2026Leave a comment

I really enjoy making this dish because it’s easy to prepare, vegetarian/vegan and packed with flavor. Perfect when you want something lighter.

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Hearty Asian Hot and Sour Soup Recipe

February 25, 2018July 19, 2026Leave a comment

This is a wonderful hearty soup and vastly better than what you would get in your average Chinese take away.

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Making Korean Tofu- Sundubu Jigae at Home

September 10, 2017July 22, 2026Leave a comment

This tofu recipe came from my follow foodie Kenneth, and it is a dish called Sundubu Jigae. I’ve always been big fan of Korean food, but had never made any dishes at home. I always went out to a local restaurant. I assumed it was very complicated, but in fact, the basics are quite simple.

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Sichuan Vegetarian Tofu Recipe: Quick and Flavorful

February 9, 2016August 20, 2026Leave a comment

I absolutely love this dish. I’d say it’s second only to my Kung Pao Tofu or my MoPo Tofu. It gives you everything you want from quality Sichuan food, salty, sour, sweet and spicy.

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MaPo Tofu: Stir-Fry Tofu with Szechuan Flavors

November 5, 2012August 4, 20261 Comment

MaPo Tofu has always been a favorite dish of mine. It’s that perfect combination of sweet, sour and spicy that I love. This recipe is fairly authentic to how it’s made in the Sichuan region. You find many recipes, but I think this one is very good.

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