Mapo tofu with chicken

Name: Mapo tofu with chicken
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Canada
Ingredients: sesame oil 45 mL (3 tbsp); chili flakes 5 mL (1 tsp); ground chicken 454 g (1 lb); chopped ginger 15 mL (1 tbsp); chopped garlic 15 mL (1 tbsp); tomato paste 15 mL (1 tbsp); lower sodium soy sauce 45 mL (3 tbsp); lower sodium vegetable broth 500 mL (2 cups); cornstarch 15 mL (1 tbsp); water 60 mL (¼ cup); medium-firm tofu, cubed 1 package (400 g/14 oz); sliced green onion 60 mL (¼ cup)

This meal offers a tasty mix of ground chicken and tofu with Chinese-inspired flavours. It is a great option to introduce tofu to your kids’ palettes.

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Ingredients

ServingsServes 6Original: Serves 6

sesame oil45 mL (3 tbsp)
chili flakes5 mL (1 tsp)
ground chicken454 g (1 lb)
chopped ginger15 mL (1 tbsp)
chopped garlic15 mL (1 tbsp)
tomato paste15 mL (1 tbsp)
lower sodium soy sauce45 mL (3 tbsp)
lower sodium vegetable broth500 mL (2 cups)
cornstarch15 mL (1 tbsp)
water60 mL (¼ cup)
medium-firm tofu, cubed1 package (400 g/14 oz)
sliced green onion60 mL (¼ cup)

Method 5 steps

In a large pan, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add red chili flakes and toast for a few seconds.
Add ground chicken to the pan and cook until browned. Stir in ginger and garlic and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
Mix in tomato paste, soy sauce, and vegetable broth. Let simmer to reduce by half.
In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and water. Stir into the sauce and simmer on low heat for 2 minutes. The sauce will slightly thicken.
Gently stir in tofu and green onions. Cook for 5 minutes until the tofu has just warmed through.