Description
Mabo Dofu Udon is a savory Japanese dish that combines thick udon noodles with a rich, spicy tofu and ground meat sauce, creating a flavorful and hearty meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 lb ground meat (beef or pork)
- 2/3 cup bone broth (chicken or beef broth work great too)
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon doubanjiang (chili bean paste; sub for gochujang)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 servings udon noodles, cooked
- 1/2 block silken or soft tofu, cubed
- Green onions and toasted sesame seeds (optional; for garnishing)
Instructions
- In a large pan, drizzle some olive oil and let your ginger & garlic cook over medium heat for 2 minutes.
- Add in your ground meat and cook until browned.
- Add in the bone/chicken broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, doubanjiang, and sugar, and cook for about 5 minutes, mixing every minute or so.
- Add in noodles and tofu and coat thoroughly with sauce. Be careful not to mix too much, as this can break up the tofu too much.
- Serve, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2