Meal Kit

Szechuan Mapo Tofu with Sugar Snap Peas

with Fresno chiles and brown rice

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Spicy

Cook Within: 7 days

Contains: Soy

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    Vegetarian
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Mapo tofu comes to us from the Szechuan province in central China, where it is a popular preparation of tofu braised in a spicy bean and chile sauce. Our version tones down the heat but still packs in plenty of flavor. A rich soy-based sauce flavored with our own Szechuan spice blend enrobes tender cubes of tofu served next to brown rice for a dish with a little kick.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • Info
    12 oz. Firm Tofu
  • ¾ cup Parboiled Brown Rice
  • 5 oz. Stringless Sugar Snap Peas
  • 1 Red Fresno Chile
  • 2 Green Onions
  • Info
    1 fl. oz. Soy Sauce - Gluten-Free
  • 2 tsp. Vegetable Base
  • 1½ Tbsp. Cornstarch
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 tsp. Sugar
  • 1½ tsp. Home Chef Szechuan Spice Blend

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    890
  • Carbohydrates
    154g
  • Net Carbs
    150g
  • Fat
    15g
  • Protein
    34g
  • Sodium
    1200mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Small Pot
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Cook the Rice

    Bring a small pot with 1 1/2 cups water and rice to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until tender and water has been absorbed, 17-20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Mince garlic. Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate. Slice Fresno chile into thin rounds. Discard seeds and white membrane if you prefer less spice. Drain tofu and cut into 1" dice. Lay diced tofu on paper towels and dry thoroughly.

  3. 3

    Make the Mapo Sauce

    Combine vegetable base, soy sauce, sugar, half the garlic, 1 cup water, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Cook the Tofu

    Heat a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 Tbsp. olive oil and tofu to hot pan and cook, stirring occasionally, 4-5 minutes, or until tofu is slightly browned. Add remaining garlic, Szechuan spice blend (add a small amount at first, taste, and add more if desired), white portion of green onions, and sugar snap peas and cook 1-2 minutes, or until sugar snaps are bright green.

  5. 5

    Add the Mapo Sauce

    Whisk mapo sauce to reincorporate any cornstarch that may have settled in mixing bowl. Add to pan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook 3-4 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Taste, and add additional salt and pepper if desired.

  6. 6

    Plate the Dish

    Place rice in a shallow bowl and pour mapo tofu around rice. Garnish with remaining green onions and Fresno chiles (to taste - they're spicy!). Look out for that Szechuan peppercorn "mouth buzz" - it's the best part of mapo tofu!

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