20-Min Mapo Tofu with Mushrooms
Silky tofu in a spicy, numbing Sichuan sauce studded with umami mushrooms. Ready in under 20 minutes on one stovetop — the TikTok mapo tofu you'll actually make.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 240
- Protein
- 16g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Press tofu between paper towels for 1 minute to remove excess moisture, then cut into 3/4-inch cubes.
Step 2
Slice mushrooms into bite-sized pieces. Mince or thinly slice garlic (about 1 tbsp total).
Step 3
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 1 minute.
Step 4
Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and liquid evaporates, 5–6 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in garlic, then chili crisp. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant, then add soy sauce, vinegar, and 1/3 cup water.
Step 6
Gently fold in tofu cubes and Sichuan pepper. Simmer 2 minutes without stirring so tofu doesn't break.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot over rice, garnished with scallions.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- paper towels
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- wooden spoon
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