Mapo Tofu Udon (Viral TikTok Creamy Udon Noodles)

Stone bowl of crispy spiced ground meat next to smooth blended tofu cream, garnished with green onions and black sesame seeds, before mixing

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Mapo Tofu Udon (Viral TikTok Creamy Udon Noodles)

Viral creamy mapo tofu udon with blended silken tofu sauce, spicy ground pork, and bouncy udon noodles. Easy AND authentic versions included.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Servings: people

Calories: 490kcal

Author: Emily Roz

Ingredients

For the ground pork

½ tablespoon vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves minced
1 scallion finely sliced
1 tablespoon doubanjiang alternatively use sriracha or gochujang
250 g ground pork
1 teaspoon shaoxing wine alternatively use 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon black vinegar optional (read instructions for easy version)
½ teaspoon mild chili powder optional (read instructions for easy version)
¼ teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorns alternatively use ½ tablespoon chili oil

For the rest of the mapo tofu udon

300 g silken tofu
2 portions fresh or frozen udon noodles
2 scallions finely sliced for garnish
½ tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

Place a frying pan/skillet on medium heat and add in ½ tablespoon vegetable oil. Once hot, add in the minced garlic and sliced scallions. Fry for one minute until aromatic.
EASY: Next up, add in your spicy paste of choice, fry for 30 seconds, then add in the ground pork. Stir fry for a further 5 minutes. Then add in 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar and ½ tablespoon chilli oil. Stir to combine and cook for a further 5 minutes until the pork has browned and cooked through.
AUTHENTIC: Next up, add in the doubanjiang, fry for 30 seconds, then add in the ground pork. Stir fry for a further 5 minutes. Then, add in the shaoxing wine, black vinegar, chili powder, and ground Sichuan peppercorns. Stir to combine and cook for a further 5 minutes until the pork has browned and cooked through.
Blend the silken tofu either using a hand blender, nutribullet, or food processor until creamy.
Prepare your udon noodles according to packet instructions.
Once your noodles are cooked, drain and divide between two bowls. Top each bowl with the spicy pork on one side, and pour the silken creamy tofu on the other side.
Garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds. Mix thoroughly and enjoy!

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Notes

Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe.

EASY vs AUTHENTIC version: The authentic recipe includes a few ingredients that may be more difficult for some of you to find. If that's the case, I've provided an "easy" version of this recipe so you can still enjoy the dish!

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