Chinese

Chinese Mapo Aubergine

A vegetarian take on mapo flavours using aubergine, tofu and chilli bean sauce.

Prep15 min
Cook25 min
DifficultyMedium
Base servings4.00
Chinese Mapo Aubergine

Ingredient quantities update automatically. Cook and prep times use this recipe’s scaling mode: mild.

Scaling note: Use a wok or wide pan; overcrowded aubergine steams instead of browns.

Ingredients

  • 2 aubergines, diced
  • 200 g firm tofu, cubed
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 2 tbsp chilli bean sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 250 ml vegetable stock
  • 1 tsp cornflour (mixed with water)
  • 2 spring onions

Method

  1. Fry aubergine until softened and lightly browned.
  2. Add garlic, ginger and chilli bean sauce.
  3. Pour in stock and soy, then add tofu.
  4. Thicken with cornflour slurry and finish with spring onions.

AI recipe note

This recipe was created with AI assistance and reviewed for clarity. Please use normal food safety checks and personal judgement when cooking.