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Charred Mapo Tofu in Black Bean Sauce

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Charred Mapo Tofu in Black Bean Sauce

Warm and rustic, this Chinese mapo tofu in black bean sauce delivers crisp edges and a tender center.

96Minutes
2Servings
AdvancedLevel
4.7661 ratings

Method

  1. Build a hot grill and oil the grates well.

  2. Season the mapo tofu with sesame oil and let it come up toward room temperature.

  3. Grill over direct heat, turning once, until nicely charred and cooked to your liking.

  4. Brush with fresh ginger in the last minutes so it glazes without burning.

  5. Rest a few minutes, then finish with oyster sauce and a squeeze of acidity.