{"product_id":"ajinomoto-cook-do-sichuan-mapo-tofu-106-5g","title":"Ajinomoto Cook Do Sichuan Mapo Tofu Sauce 106.5g","description":"\u003cp\u003eAjinomoto Cook Do® Sichuan Mapo Tofu Sauce (四川式麻婆豆腐用) 106.5g — the fiery, numbing-tingle version of mapo tofu. Fragrant chilli oil paired with aged doubanjiang, seasoned with Sichuan pepper (huajiao \/ 花椒) for the distinctive la-ma (辣麻) sensation: pronounced heat (辣) and numbing tingle (麻). Makes 3–4 servings per pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Ajinomoto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAjinomoto (味の素株式会社) is one of Japan's foundational seasoning companies, founded 1909 by Saburosuke Suzuki II (the second-generation Suzuki Saburosuke) after Kikunae Ikeda's discovery of umami (the fifth taste) in 1908. The original Aji-no-moto (味の素, \"essence of taste\") MSG seasoning launched May 1909 — the world's first commercial umami seasoning. The portfolio now includes Hondashi (ほんだし) bonito dashi granules, Cook Do (Cook Do®) Chinese stir-fry sauces, Hi-Me (ハイミー) umami seasoning, and the Knorr-licensed cup-soup range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name:\u003c\/strong\u003e 四川式麻婆豆腐用\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ajinomoto (味の素株式会社)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 106.5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSichuan vs Cantonese\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sichuan version uses doubanjiang and huajiao for a bold, heat-forward, numbing character — the hallmarks of the original Sichuan dish. For a milder, oyster-sauce version suitable for all ages, see the Cantonese Mapo Tofu Sauce (sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to make mapo tofu (official Ajinomoto recipe)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need (serves 3–4):\u003c\/strong\u003e this sauce pack · ground pork approx. 80 g · tofu 1 block (approx. 350–400 g) · green onion (naga-negi) approx. 30 g · 1 tablespoon oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCut the tofu into 1.5 cm cubes; finely mince the green onion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan and stir-fry the ground pork over medium heat. Once cooked through, turn off the heat, add the Cook Do® sauce, turn the heat back on, and mix well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdd the tofu and simmer gently for about 3 minutes over medium heat, stirring. 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The actual product packaging is always the authoritative source. If you have specific concerns about allergens, ingredients, or any product detail, please contact us before purchase, or refer to the product packaging before consuming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAuthentic Sichuan mapo tofu sauce · 四川式麻婆豆腐ソース · Ajinomoto Cook Do® range.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ajinomoto","offers":[{"title":"Bulk Buy (x3)","offer_id":47480386093205,"sku":"QB8514973[BULK3]","price":16.05,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Individual Item","offer_id":47480386125973,"sku":"QB8514973","price":5.94,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/6346\/1269\/files\/AjinomotoCookDoSichuanMapoTofuSauce106.5g.png?v=1782190630","url":"https:\/\/www.jundirect.com.au\/products\/ajinomoto-cook-do-sichuan-mapo-tofu-106-5g","provider":"Jun Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}