Spicy Vegan Mapo Tofu

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Mapo tofu is a popular dish from the Sichuan region of China that's made up of meat and fried silken tofu cooked in an aromatic, spicy red sauce. But you can also make Mapo Tofu by substituting chopped mushrooms for the meat to create a vegan alternative!

By: Evelyne (via Cultureatz)
Original Publish: May 10, 2021
Last Updated: Mar 4, 2026
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Yields: 4, 4 servings
Finished Spicy Vegan Mapo Tofu

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Instructions

  1. Cover the wood ear mushrooms with boiling water and re-hydrate for 30 minutes. Drain.

  2. Meanwhile, combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl and mix all together. Set aside

  3. Mince the garlic cloves and ginger. Slice the green onions. Drain the tofu and cut into about 1-inch cubes. Cube all the mushrooms into bite-size pieces.

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Wonderful cook ★ 5.0/5

Fabulous recipe. I am sooo happy with the flavor of this dish. It turned out better than I expected. Love an easy recipe that’s super impressive. Thank you for the recipe.

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