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Mapo tofu with chicken
This meal offers a tasty mix of ground chicken and tofu with Chinese-inspired flavours. It is a great option to introduce tofu to your kids’ palettes.
Ingredients
- sesame oil45 mL (3 tbsp)
- chili flakes5 mL (1 tsp)
- ground chicken454 g (1 lb)
- chopped ginger15 mL (1 tbsp)
- chopped garlic15 mL (1 tbsp)
- tomato paste15 mL (1 tbsp)
- lower sodium soy sauce45 mL (3 tbsp)
- lower sodium vegetable broth500 mL (2 cups)
- cornstarch15 mL (1 tbsp)
- water60 mL (¼ cup)
- medium-firm tofu, cubed1 package (400 g/14 oz)
- sliced green onion60 mL (¼ cup)
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 5 steps
In a large pan, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add red chili flakes and toast for a few seconds.
Add ground chicken to the pan and cook until browned. Stir in ginger and garlic and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
Mix in tomato paste, soy sauce, and vegetable broth. Let simmer to reduce by half.
In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and water. Stir into the sauce and simmer on low heat for 2 minutes. The sauce will slightly thicken.
Gently stir in tofu and green onions. Cook for 5 minutes until the tofu has just warmed through.
