Learn how to make Mapo tofu at home. The legendary dish from China’s Sichuan province brings the heat and the numb in a meal that's filled with intense flavors. It's surprisingly easy to make ...

Toss in the blanched tofu, add some water to cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes. 6 /8 Thicken the sauce with a mixture of cornstarch (1 tsp) and water (3 tsp).

Serves 2. Preparation time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 15 minutes. Yang Liu says: “Mapo tofu is one of the most loved tofu dishes ever, and is certainly a signature dish of Sichuan cuisine. Mapo ...

There’s a host of reasons to reach for tofu instead of meat, and vegetarianism is only one of them. For starters, it’s cheaper; according to U.S. News Health, “boneless chicken breasts cost ...