Japanese Mapo tofu recipe / 麻婆豆腐

[@CHEFSLABO]

📖PRINT RECIPE: onl.la/nnT6xKx 🍙FAQ about the ingredients 👉 www.chefslabo.com/general-7 📸 Instagram👉onl.bz/jgP3jF8 FAQ examples: -What is kombu? -Which brand of soy sauce should I buy? -Is there any substitute of sake, mirin, kombu? (Each pages include pictures)

[@CHEFSLABO]

Thank you for watching!! (日本語は下にあります！) This Mapo Tofu is not very spicy. So quite friendly with the people are not good at spicy foods!! If you cannot have even tiny bit of chillies, please use miso instead of the chilli bean sauce!!! I highly recommend to make bigger batches if you serve for more than 2 people. Because it's just so goooooood mate!!!! ご視聴ありがとうございました！！ 今回の麻婆豆腐はあまり辛くないタイプですが、お子さんや辛さに敏感な方は豆板醤の代わりに味噌でぜひ試してみて下さいね！！　私は両方作って食べてみましたが、どっちも抜群に美味しかったです！ 私の妻は辛い物が徹底的に苦手で、2歳と5歳の娘もいますが、味噌バージョンは皆ばくばく食べてました！！　是非作ってみてね！

[@eltonjohnson]

この歌もいいでしょ。

[@kamoltipch4720]

Very detailed and easy to follow video. Thank you. I tried this recipe and it’s the best one so far for mapo tofu!

[@kevingil1760]

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[@CHEFSLABO]

Thanks for the kind words guys!!! But I'm glad this channel is growing now 😊 I took 10 month to achieve 1000 subscribers (It was last month) And a month later, I already got 10000!! So I feel like I'm in a dream!! But I'll keep it going!! Thanks for the support guys!!

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[@Joe-vz1ck]

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[@h_origami3974]

This is what I often found when i went to gacha in FGO

[@evilkambinx6487]

Wait fgo has mapo tofu in their gacha now???

[@darkknighttrolls6225]

At least u got food, I got the black swords of yorokobe shounen

[@roroC777]

@@evilkambinx6487 I'm pretty sure it's been in the game for a long time. lol

[@evilkambinx6487]

@@roroC777 i quit the game 4-5 years ago 😆

[@hkzkthx]

Mapo tofu is your regular 3* craft essence roll

[@LaMaitresse13]

I feel as if I was watching the live action from Shokugeki no Soma. I love Mapo Tofu 😍 now I want some Hu jiao bing as well 😁

[@AngelofKaos]

"Yorokobe, shounen. Taku-san has made your dream come true." How would you make a spicier version of this dish, chef?

[@CHEFSLABO]

Thanks for the comment Voido!!! You can simply add more Toban Djang then!!! Good Japanese writing though 👍

[@chantalmonique2353]

Can put ground Sichun pepper corn if u wan numbness

[@sethdavenport6445]

I cannot escape from Fate, no matter where I go.

[@riccalabadnoy7960]

Yay!!! Thank you for this! I will do this recipe! I thought mapo tofu is complicated but you made it simple!

[@CHEFSLABO]

No worries Ricca!!! I'm glad you're happy!! Thanks for an another comment!!

[@iStareAtClouds]

I made this for my husband and I. It was amazing!! I think the kombu stock really helped with the flavor 👏🏼 Thank you Chef for an easy to follow recipe!

[@CHEFSLABO]

No worries Nikki!! I use kombu for every videos. But now I think you understood why 😉 Have a try with other recipes too!! And let me know 👍

[@johnerdmann2700]

thanks-my favorite food done with japanese class-BEST RECIEPE YET-COGRATS-

[@JF-xm6tu]

Yorokobe, shounen. Kimi wo negai wa, youyaku kanau

[@pouihurmen]

敷いた油に最初に豆板醤入れた方がスープが綺麗な赤色になり、旨味もちゃんと効くので今度やってみてください！

[@CHEFSLABO]

idkmanさん 確かに理に適ってますね！！ コメントありがとうございました！！😉

[@blackhorse2947]

麻婆豆腐は私の好きな料理の一つです。あなたのレシピを作るのを楽しみにしています🎌

[@ohjiraporn2403]

I made it today. 美味しかった!! 良いレシピ、ありがとうございます🙏

[@CHEFSLABO]

No worries Oh Jiraporn!!!! I'm glad that you liked it!!😉👍

[@Sakura-x889]

It looks sooooo delicious 😋 you are definitely a great chef 🧑‍🍳

[@CHEFSLABO]

Thanks Lauren!!! I spend lot of time to develop each recipe. So I'm so glad that you liked it!!

[@stephanieecole]

This looks so good!! 😩 Can’t wait to try this recipe out! Just gotta go buy that sweet soybean paste 😌

[@CHEFSLABO]

Hi Stephanie!! Thank you for the comment!!! Please try!!! I hope you will like it!!

[@HondaLee-bv2nz]

This looks so nice

[@edwinsupardi6996]

Tried the recipe without using oil, sesame oil, and corn starch. Still tastes good. Thank you Chef Labo. Any substitutes for those?

[@CHEFSLABO]

Thanks Edwin!! Unfortunately there are not many substitute of those😢 But as long as it taste good, I think it's all good mate😎👍

[@poniekit]

Before use for soup Kombu it can do other Chef Thanks for share

[@nicolasmelgarejo5068]

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[@Chamotmot]

This is Fate's Kirei Kotomine's favorite so i got curious and searched it on google to know what's the name of the dish 😁 this looks yummy!

[@Nightmareprinny]

Yorokobe!~❤

[@brianvannorman1465]

Looks wonderful.

[@Lubo54]

👍👍👍 EXCELENT 😋

[@tigermafia9821]

This was pretty pogger.good job👍

[@cristine573]

I REALLY LIKE YOUR VIDEOS, CHEF! :D IT IS VERY INFORMATIVE AND SIMPLE

[@CHEFSLABO]

Thanks Cristina!!! Come to me anytime then!!! I'm available 24/7 my friend!!!

[@yoyoyoluluu6450]

wow 😳👍🔪green Onion ，🤤

[@ashfuller3480]

I do need to make more tofu dishes, the only thing I make with it is army stew

[@worachair.6206]

You use "sauce" instead of "source" at 0:50. Not trying to nit-pick tho, just some corrections. Btw, love your cooking style, keep up a good work. ^ ^

[@xiiistepsforrequiem915]

Gudako's favorite meal

[@jaykim2037]

Allways thank! but most american call the green onion instead green shallot.

[@Nepthrys]

Hi chef! What would you suggest adding to make the mapo tofu spicier for the spice lovers?

[@CHEFSLABO]

Hi Sebastian!! You can add more Toban Djang!!!

[@4xjuicejustinx1x40]

Looks amazing 🤤.I was just craving this after watching food wars

[@paradisehardy]

This is better than the chinese mapo tofu I've watched

[@Shayman94]

Yorokobe shounen

[@jihane31]

Hello from France. Why tofu is pre-boil ? I'm not an expert of tofu that's why I ask. Thank you 😊

[@CHEFSLABO]

Hi!! Boiling tofu keep them firm, so it won't be ended up like puree. And it protects losing moisture when cooking with the meat sauce👍😉

[@surion4658]

YOROKOBE SHOUNEN!

[@maecc03]

Hello Taku-San, thank you very much for the video. I have question about konbu. I am using Shimaya Konbu Dashi Powder. Is it the same as real Konbu?

[@CHEFSLABO]

Hi futsuu03!! I have researched about your question, Shimaya has many type of Dashi power (Includes the one with no MSG), but they all got artificial ingredients. So it's different stuff to real kombu. But it works though!! Doesn't mean serious poison or anything. I understand it's hard to find kombu depending on where you are. So have a look at the ingredients list on your packet to check!!

[@maecc03]

@@CHEFSLABO I understand, thank you very much! I will try to find shop that sell konbu in my country :D

[@CHEFSLABO]

But it doesn't have to be Japanese brand. I used Korean brand kombu before which I found in a Chinese grocery. And they worked well!! So please remember about it. It might help you !!

[@needthisful]

Tian mian jang and do ban jang can i replace it with miso?

[@CHEFSLABO]

You can replace Toban Djang but you still need the Tian mian jang Astrid 👍

[@delmatinlay6025]

I love it

[@akashsky2010]

What would be the substitute for dashi in India? Hmmm

[@CHEFSLABO]

Hi Aquasky!! Please see the description There is a FAQ section for it 👍

[@gilangsilverburg3352]

Chef can I ask something? Can I instead using finely chopped ginger using ginger extract? The point is to avoid small bits of ginger in the mapo tofu, or it is necessary to have chopped ginger in the dish?

[@CHEFSLABO]

Hi Gilang!! If you use ginger extract, add it after adding the mince to the pan👍 It'll be no problem😉

[@gilangsilverburg3352]

@@CHEFSLABO Thank you chef, I’ll take note your advice

[@senpaikuzu4703]

Y O R O K O B E S H O N E N

[@Excalibursin]

Could you list the song/music in the description? This song and the song in the Oyakodon video is the exact kind of music that I listen to, but I can't find it!

[@CHEFSLABO]

Thank you for the comment MB!! It's in the description ＦAQ section now!! And the BGM for the Oyakodon too😉

[@Excalibursin]

@@CHEFSLABO Thanks so much!

[@8killstreak]

I wish i could 3d print all of your food and eat it

[@lykaluna1602]

I cooked mapo before with fried tofu instead of boiled, it added texture to the dish

[@yizhang7027]

This man loves kombu water.

[@vicenteguzmam6628]

SO INSPIRING...

[@CHEFSLABO]

Hi VICENTE!! Thank you for the comment!!! Hope you Will cook this!!!

[@neykitahara4646]

amei em fazer a receita, favor mais receitas boas

[@anrie2623]

can i use red or white onion if i don't have green shallot?

[@CHEFSLABO]

Hi anrie!! White onion will do the job. No worries😉 Thanks for the comment!!👍

[@fuyuko6539]

I can't seem to find Sweetened soy bean paste(Tian mian jiang) anywhere at all, is there a substitute for it?

[@CHEFSLABO]

Hi Fuyuko!! Unfortunately I don't know about the replacement for this.. But have a look online!! I think you can find it in there 👍

[@tsipatos6532]

Would you recommend Dashi powder for making the stock instead? If so, what brand is good?

[@CHEFSLABO]

Hi James!! You can use kombu dashi powder or MSG to replace kombu (The dashi powder with bonito flavour isn't suitable for this dish) I attached my recommended brand below for you!👍😉 www.amazon.com/Powder-Vegetarian-English-instructions-packets/dp/B07R1RQXXT

[@deadmanexperience724]

I know it Someone will comment "yorokobe" here

[@shiomao77]

Ryorishu and Mirin is same?

[@CHEFSLABO]

Hi Antonius!! No It's a different stuff. Please see the description. There is a FAQ section for it👍 Thank you for the comment!!😉

[@wafudramon]

Can it be made with sambal instead?

[@CHEFSLABO]

Hi Wafudramon !! It seems similar but different. Just like Goat cheese and Mozzarella. So I highly recommend to stick with my recipe 😉

[@wafudramon]

@@CHEFSLABO i see, thanks!

[@herasean5720]

Ah I really want to cook this, but I can't eat pork. Do you have recommendation on what's the best ingredients to replace it? How about chicken?

[@CHEFSLABO]

Chicken is totally fine Hera!! Thanks for the comment😊

[@Kneil-qz1xh]

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[@bulok2its]

is it ok to fry the tofu? to make it a little crispier. 🙄

[@CHEFSLABO]

Hi Don!! Oh yeah let's have a try!! Let me know if you got an interesting result!!

[@darkshadowsXtreme]

"Kuu ka?"

[@krititadutta7306]

"KUU KAa!"

[@mdb1239]

My memories of Japanese cooking are salt, salt, salt. Everything was salty: soy sauce, ramen, even rice balls were salted. I prefer spicy, spicy, spicy foods. The Japanese food was good and I still enjoy ramen, takuwan, and nori. But spicy is better.

[@skktvgirl]

Yorokobe shounen

[@akashsky2010]

Kuga senpai