Comments on: Mapo Tofu https://thewoksoflife.com/ma-po-tofu-real-deal/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* a culinary genealogy Sat, 06 Dec 2025 01:04:45 +0000 hourly 1 By: Damian Ymzon https://thewoksoflife.com/ma-po-tofu-real-deal/#comment-543908 Sat, 06 Dec 2025 01:04:45 +0000 http://thewoksoflife.com/?p=3494#comment-543908 5 stars
How would I use this recipe to make mapo tofu ramen (soup)?

]]> By: Ali https://thewoksoflife.com/ma-po-tofu-real-deal/#comment-543716 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:18:33 +0000 http://thewoksoflife.com/?p=3494#comment-543716 5 stars
Just made this for the first time. Substituted ground chicken for the ground pork and it worked great. For next time need to make sure that the chili oil in the first step is made at low temp and to keep the Sichuan peppers on the low side so that they don’t overwhelm the rest of the flavors. Everyone at this end loved the recipe and said that it tasted just like the restaurant ones.

]]> By: Brushjl https://thewoksoflife.com/ma-po-tofu-real-deal/#comment-543711 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:54:35 +0000 http://thewoksoflife.com/?p=3494#comment-543711 5 stars
We loved this! The heat was terrific and rhe sauce was delicious. I’ve had a lot of Mapu tofu, and this is the tops!

]]> By: Bernie https://thewoksoflife.com/ma-po-tofu-real-deal/#comment-542910 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:45:21 +0000 http://thewoksoflife.com/?p=3494#comment-542910 5 stars
In reply to Sarah.

The other famous Sichaun dish is Dan Dan Mien which uses the black vinegar and sesame paste. I have made many versions of Mabo Dofu and Sarah’s is my favorite. In fact i will make it tonight!

]]> By: Shawn https://thewoksoflife.com/ma-po-tofu-real-deal/#comment-542883 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:59:03 +0000 http://thewoksoflife.com/?p=3494#comment-542883 I subbed “Fly by Jing” Sichuan chili crisp in place of fresh chilis and Lee Lum Kee black bean garlic sauce for the spicy black bean sauce and it came out great! I used three table spoons of the chili crisp plus a little extra oil from the jar and two tablespoons of the black bean sauce. I also added some bock choi at the end. It has plenty of heat and tons of flavor! Cannot wait to make this again. I may suggest using a firmer tofu so it doesn’t fall apart. Thanks for the recipe!

]]> By: Jams https://thewoksoflife.com/ma-po-tofu-real-deal/#comment-541361 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 02:23:20 +0000 http://thewoksoflife.com/?p=3494#comment-541361 5 stars
I love mapo tofu but hadn’t thought my husband would go for it …until now. He loves it! Thank you for this excellent and easy recipe. ♥️

]]> By: Joe https://thewoksoflife.com/ma-po-tofu-real-deal/#comment-540994 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:30:46 +0000 http://thewoksoflife.com/?p=3494#comment-540994 5 stars
This is my favourite dish and I’ve made it from this recipe many times.

]]> By: Kaitlin https://thewoksoflife.com/ma-po-tofu-real-deal/#comment-539676 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:12:08 +0000 http://thewoksoflife.com/?p=3494#comment-539676 In reply to Celeste.

Hi Celeste, wow quadrupled! Yes the slider sometimes does have its limits. Sounds like you’ve got the right idea for next time! It really does have an addictive quality. Reading about your friend’s experience is so funny! So good!

]]> By: Kaitlin https://thewoksoflife.com/ma-po-tofu-real-deal/#comment-539675 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:10:33 +0000 http://thewoksoflife.com/?p=3494#comment-539675 In reply to Stacy.

Fantastic, Stacy, thank you so much for this amazing review! We really appreciate it! Leftover Chinese food really is a happy place :)

]]> By: Kaitlin https://thewoksoflife.com/ma-po-tofu-real-deal/#comment-539674 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:09:33 +0000 http://thewoksoflife.com/?p=3494#comment-539674 In reply to Kiley.

Hahah so happy you enjoyed it, Kiley!

]]>