Vegetarian Mapo Tofu Plated Rice

Vegetarian mapo tofu plated rice is a popular dish found in many Chinese restaurants in the United States. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is made with tofu, vegetables, and a spicy sauce.

Ingredients:

1 block of firm tofu, drained and pressed

1 tablespoon of vegetable oil

1/2 cup of chopped onion

1/2 cup of chopped green bell pepper

1/2 cup of chopped red bell pepper

1/4 cup of chopped carrots

1/4 cup of chopped celery

1 tablespoon of minced garlic

1 tablespoon of minced ginger

1/4 cup of soy sauce

1/4 cup of rice vinegar

1 tablespoon of sugar

1 tablespoon of cornstarch

1/4 cup of water

1/4 cup of chopped green onions

1/4 cup of chopped cilantro

1 cup of cooked rice

Instructions:

1. Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes.

2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

3. Add the onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, carrots, and celery to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

4. Add the garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for 1 minute more.

5. Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch to the skillet. Stir until the sauce is thickened, about 1 minute.

6. Add the tofu to the skillet and cook until it is heated through, about 5 minutes.

7. Stir in the green onions and cilantro.

8. Serve the mapo tofu over rice.

Restaurants in the USA that Serve Vegetarian Mapo Tofu Plated Rice:

China Live (San Francisco, CA)

Hutong (New York, NY)

Shanghai 21 (New York, NY)

Red Farm (New York, NY)

Fung Tu (Chicago, IL)

Sichuan Impression (Los Angeles, CA)

Chengdu Taste (Los Angeles, CA)

Din Tai Fung (multiple locations)

P.F. Chang's (multiple locations)

Panda Express (multiple locations)

Variations:

Some restaurants may add other vegetables to the dish, such as mushrooms, snow peas, or baby corn.

The spiciness of the dish can be adjusted by adding more or less chili oil.

The dish can also be served with other sides, such as steamed broccoli or bok choy.

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