TikTok Viral Creamy Spicy Noodles / Creamy Mapo-Style Tofu Noodles
These Creamy Mapo-Style Tofu Noodles are inspired by the viral TikTok creamy spicy noodle trend. Soft tofu is blended into a silky sauce that creates a rich, creamy texture without using dairy. Paired with savoury pork and a spicy gochujang–miso sauce, this quick noodle dish is comforting, flavourful, and incredibly easy to make.
Ingredients
- 170 g soft tofu
- 100 g pork mince
- 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
- 1 tbsp finely chopped spring onion
- 1 tsp Gochujang Korean chilli paste
- 1 tsp miso paste
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp Gochugaru Korean chilli powder
- 1 tsp chilli flakes or crushed Sichuan peppercorn for a numbing heat, if available
- Vegetable oil for cooking
- Additional spring onion for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Chilli oil for drizzling on top optional
- 1 pack of noodles of choice
Instructions
- Prepare the tofu : Blend the soft tofu until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Mix the sauce : In a small bowl, combine gochujang, miso paste, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil. Mix well and set aside.
- Cook the pork : Heat a sufficient amount of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the pork mince and cook until it turns white and is fully cooked through.
- Add aromatics : Add the finely chopped garlic and spring onion. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add sauce and spices : Pour in the prepared sauce mixture and stir to coat the pork evenly. Add gochugaru (for colour) and chilli flakes (for extra heat). If the mixture looks dry, splash in 2 tablespoons of water to loosen it slightly. Cook briefly until everything is well combined and slightly thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Cook the noodles : Cook noodles in boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain well.
- Assemble : Place the cooked noodles on a serving plate. Top with the pork mixture, then pour the creamy blended tofu over the noodles. Garnish with additional spring onion and sesame seeds, drizzle with chilli oil if needed.
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