Epicurious Ma-po Tofu Recipe

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Net Carbs are 2% of calories per serving, at 7g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for Epicurious Ma-po Tofu Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 2% of calories per serving, at 7g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 36%. At 830mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Epicurious Ma-po Tofu Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 221 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 325
Total Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 41mg
Sodium: 830mg
Total Carbohydrates: 9g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 21g
Calcium: 256mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 448mg Vitamin A: 4mcg
Vitamin C: 2mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons hot bean paste
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • Additive-free kosher salt to taste
  • 1 lb regular or soft (not silken) tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons corn, peanut, or canola oil
  • 1/2 lb ground pork shoulder (preferably 75% lean)
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon finely minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Japanese sesame oil
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon toasted Sichuan-peppercorn powder
  • 3 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion
  • Accompaniment: steamed rice

Instructions

Visit Epicurious's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)