Mapo Tofu With Shrimp Japanese-Sichuan Style Recipe

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Mapo Tofu With Shrimp Japanese-Sichuan Style
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  1. PREPARATION.
  2. In a cup add the salted black beans (rinse briefly in water to remove some of the salt) and then add 1-2 tablespoon dry sherry or substitutes. Then add grated ginger, chopped garlic and soak for 15 or more minutes, set aside.
  3. In a bowl add the ground meat and 1 tablespoon soy sauce and mix, set aside.
  4. In a cup add stock, Amoy Sichuan Spicy Noodle Sauce, chili paste with garlic, set aside.
  5. In a cup add the 2 tablespoons tapioca starch and 4 tablespoons water, mix and set aside.
  6. Cut up the FIRM tofu into bite size cubes, place in a pot of low boiling water, add 1 teaspoon salt and cook for 7 minutes, drain and set aside.
  7. For the Chinese Chives, discard the buds/flowers (some like to use this), wash the Chives and then cut into small 1 inch pieces ( 3/4 cup), set aside, (or if using spring onions/scallions, wash and clean then cut into small pieces).
  8. Place the cleaned shrimp in a boil, add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vinegar, toss and let sit for about 15 minutes, set aside.
  9. COOKING DIRECTIONS.
  10. In a wok (or Teflon pan) add the peanut oil and when hot add the salted black bean mixture, stir for 1 minute.
  11. Add the ground pork (or other meat) and stir to break up the pieces for about 1 minute.
  12. Next add the stock mixture, stir and bring to a boil.
  13. Add the tofu, chives and gently toss (try not to break up the tofu), cover and let cook for 2 or more minutes, remove the cover and gently toss again, cover and let cook for 1 more minutes. (Further, if substituting spring scallions in place of chives, add at the same time the sesame oil is added).
  14. Mix the tapioca starch and water, remove the cover and then add 1/2 of the mixture and at the same time stir gently until the sauce becomes thick (add more of the tapioca mixture as needed).
  15. Add the shrimp (discard liquid), toss gently and cook until it has a pink coloring (do not over cook).
  16. Add sesame oil, briefly toss gently… now you are almost finished.
  17. In individual plates add some white rice and then the shrimp/black bean tofu sauce on the side or on top.
  18. Enjoy.
  19. NOTES:.
  20. This recipe is fairly mild in taste. However, you can add chili oil, chili peppers or other hot spices to taste.
  21. The Amoy Sichuan Spicy Noodle Sauce (fermented salted soybean, chili, garlic) is a great ingredient for this spicy dish or use other types of bean sauces (like Japanese miso paste, Chinese brown bean sauce) found in Asian food stores.
  22. Serve with white or other rice of your choice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 535.16 Kcal (2241 kJ)
Calories from fat 338.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.59g 58%
Cholesterol 44.51mg 15%
Sodium 2170.33mg 90%
Potassium 397.07mg 8%
Total Carbs 31.62g 11%
Sugars 2.99g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.75g 7%
Protein 19.77g 40%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 13%
Iron 3.3mg 18%
Calcium 228mg 23%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 190.19 Kcal (796 kJ)
Calories from fat 120.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.36g 58%
Cholesterol 15.82mg 15%
Sodium 771.31mg 90%
Potassium 141.11mg 8%
Total Carbs 11.24g 11%
Sugars 1.06g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.62g 7%
Protein 7.03g 40%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 13%
Iron 1.2mg 18%
Calcium 81mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.5
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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