Mapo Tofu Arepa — Gluten-Free Chinese Dinner in 15

Category: Simple Meals  |  Ready in 15 minutes  |  Serves 1 adult or 2 kids  |  Naturally gluten-free

What You Need

• 2 Zavor & Co gluten-free arepas
• 1 block (14 oz) silken or firm tofu, cubed
• 4 oz ground pork
• 2 tbsp gluten-free chili bean paste (doubanjiang)
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water
• 2 scallions, sliced

How to Make It

1. Brown the ground pork in a hot pan, 4 minutes.
2. Add the chili bean paste and cook 1 minute until fragrant and red.
3. Add the tofu and 1/4 cup water and simmer gently, 4 minutes.
4. Stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken.
5. Warm the arepas in the toaster on high, 2-3 cycles, spoon over each and top with scallion.

About This Recipe

Mapo tofu is a Sichuan classic — silky tofu and a little pork in a spicy, savory, tongue-tingling sauce. Use a certified gluten-free chili bean paste (doubanjiang), since most contain wheat.

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