Spicy and Sweet Mapo Tofu Rice Bowl (Diabetic-Friendly)
Spicy and Sweet Mapo Tofu Rice Bowl (Diabetic-Friendly)
Enjoy a Delicious Mapo Tofu Rice Bowl Without Blood Sugar Worries, Using Low-Sugar Oyster Sauce and Allulose
Did you know you can make delicious Mapo Tofu without Doubanjiang or cornstarch slurry? The combination of silky smooth tofu and spicy, savory sauce is absolutely delightful! Try making this super simple, blood sugar-friendly Mapo Tofu rice bowl. It’s a perfect, quick meal that balances healthy ingredients with great taste.
Main Ingredients- 100g Silken Tofu
- 100g Ground Pork
- 1/2 Onion (small)
- 1/2 Green Onion
Spicy Seasoning- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean Chili Powder)
- 1 Tbsp Doenjang (Fermented Soybean Paste)
- 1 Tbsp Low-Sugar Oyster Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Allulose (adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 0.5 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 200ml Water
Garnish (Optional)- Sesame Seeds, a pinch
- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean Chili Powder)
- 1 Tbsp Doenjang (Fermented Soybean Paste)
- 1 Tbsp Low-Sugar Oyster Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Allulose (adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 0.5 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 200ml Water
Garnish (Optional)- Sesame Seeds, a pinch
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare your ingredients. Finely chop the green onion. Cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes, about 1.5-2cm. Slice the onion thinly or chop it finely. Having all ingredients prepped makes the cooking process much smoother.
Step 2
Heat 1-2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, green onion, and ground pork. Sprinkle with a little black pepper to remove any pork odor. Stir-fry the ingredients evenly with a spatula or spoon until the onion becomes translucent and the pork is no longer pink. Cook until browned for extra flavor.
Step 3
Once the pork is cooked through, add all the prepared seasoning ingredients: gochugaru, doenjang, low-sugar oyster sauce, allulose, minced garlic, and soy sauce. Stir quickly to combine. Pour in 200ml of water and bring to a boil over high heat, allowing the sauce to bubble and meld with the ingredients. Let it simmer until the sauce starts to thicken slightly.
Step 4
When the sauce is boiling, gently add the cubed tofu to the pan. Stir carefully to avoid breaking the tofu. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce is reduced and has coated the tofu beautifully. The tofu should absorb the flavors and become tender and moist.
Step 5
Serve hot! Spoon the delicious Mapo Tofu generously over a bowl of warm rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds for a nutty aroma and added texture. Your healthy and flavorful Mapo Tofu rice bowl is now complete. Enjoy immediately while it’s warm!
