Description
Removing tofu from Sichuan pepper-spiced Taiwan Mapo Tofu and simmering shirataki instead. Achieves both capsaicin sweating and low carbs.
Restaurants serving Mapo Shirataki Noodles
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Shirataki
- Minced pork
- Doubanjiang
- Sichuan pepper
- Garlic
- Soy sauce
- Potato starch
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Parboil shirataki, dry-roast in pan to evaporate moisture.
- Fry minced pork, garlic, doubanjiang, Sichuan pepper.
- Add chicken broth, soy, a little sugar; toss in shirataki and simmer.
- Thicken with starch slurry, scatter chili oil and scallions.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Sichuan pepper numbness and doubanjiang fermented aroma
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Shredded dried tofu (Dougan Si)
Pairing
Unsweetened soy milk(to soothe heat)
Trivia
[Hardcore] Reduces the guilt of pouring Mapo Tofu over rice to zero. Thickened gravy ensures shirataki doesn't taste bland.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Dump massive vinegar for a 'Suanla (sour/spicy)' flavor change, slurping while choking!
Allergen
Pork, Soy, Wheat