Mapo Tofu Potstickers (Mapo Dōfu Jiaozi)

Mapo Dōfu Jiaozi, also known as Mapo Tofu Potstickers, is a delicious fusion of Japanese and Chinese cuisines. These potstickers are filled with a flavorful mapo tofu mixture and then pan-fried to crispy perfection.

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Mapo Tofu Potstickers (Mapo Dōfu Jiaozi)

Ingredients

  • 24 round dumpling wrappers
  • 1 block (14 oz) firm tofu, drained and crumbled
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons doubanjiang (spicy fermented bean paste)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix together the crumbled tofu, ground pork, garlic, ginger, and green onions.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the doubanjiang, soy sauce, sugar, broth, and cornstarch to make the sauce.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the tofu and pork mixture, and cook until browned.
  4. Pour the sauce over the tofu and pork mixture, and stir gently to coat. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Place a spoonful of the mapo tofu mixture onto each dumpling wrapper. Moisten the edges with water, fold the wrapper over the filling, and pleat the edges to seal.
  6. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of oil and place the potstickers in a single layer. Cook until the bottoms are golden brown.
  7. Add 1/2 cup of water to the skillet, cover, and steam the potstickers for 5 minutes.
  8. Uncover and continue cooking until the water has evaporated and the bottoms are crispy.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
15g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Large skillet Bowls Whisk Spoon

Tools

Knife Cutting board Spatula

Serving suggestions

Serve the Mapo Dōfu Jiaozi hot with a dipping sauce made of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili oil.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground pork with finely chopped shiitake mushrooms.

Cost

$15