Keto Korean Mapo Tofu Stew

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil or ghee
  • 4 garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon peeled ginger, minced
  • 8 ounces pork shoulder (or chicken or beef), cut into ½ inch cubes, I used ground sirloin for this recipe
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper flakes (gochugaru)
  • 1 medium onion (about 1 cup), cut into ½ inch chunks
  • 2 mild green or red chili peppers (or ½ of green bell pepper), chopped. I used whole pieces for this recipe
  • 8 green onions, cut into ½ inch pieces
  • 1¼ cup chicken or beef stock
  • 2 tablespoons hot pepper paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 pound tofu, cut into ½ inch cubes. I used soft tofu for this recipe
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 bag of sliced radish

Instructions

  • Pan fry the oil, garlic, and ginger, stirring for 2 minutes until the garlic turns is golden brown.
  • Add the ground sirloin, salt, and black pepper, and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring with until meat is crunchy.
  • Stir in hot pepper flakes for about 1 minute.
  • Add the onion, green chili pepper, and green onion. Stir until the vegetables look slightly withered.
  • Stir in soy sauce and hot pepper paste.
  • Add 1¼ cup chicken broth and cook for about 2 minutes until boiling. For this recipe, I added extra water as I enjoy a more soupy type of stew.
  • Add the tofu, radish, and gently mix being careful not to break the tofu up. Cook for about 5 minutes. I added radish for some more veggies and some crunch to the dish.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the sesame oil.
  • Serve with cauliflower rice, daikon, and kimchi! Enjoy!

Reference to Original Recipe: https://www.maangchi.com/recipe/korean-style-mapo-tofu