Mapo Tofu Noodles

Ingredients:

  • 1 Nature's Soy Mapo Tofu Mild Kit

  • 200g (7 oz) ground pork

  • 200g (7 oz) noodles (udon, ramen, or rice noodles)

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced

  • 2 green onions, chopped

  • 500ml (about 2 cups) chicken or vegetable broth

Instructions:

  1. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

  3. Add the ground pork, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

  4. Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside.

  5.  In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the Mapo sauce from the Mild Kit into the skillet with the garlic and ginger.

  6. Add the broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.

  7. Gently add the tofu from the Mild Kit and the cooked ground pork to the skillet. Stir carefully to combine without breaking the tofu. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

  8. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet, tossing gently to coat the noodles with the Mapo tofu mixture. Heat through for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Garnish and Serve:

Sprinkle chopped green onions over the top. For those who want a bit more kick, drizzle with chili oil or sprinkle additional Sichuan peppercorns.