MY BOOK CAME TODAY, omg Wil, it’s absolutely gorgeous! I must now say, this is the best investment I’ve made in my life toward better eating and my vegan commitment. The prep chapter alone, makes your own oils and stocks, what you save at the store making these items at home will pay for the book easily, the signed copy. Get the next one to the printer good sir, I’m ready for my copy! Bravo Wil, the food is healthy art.
Yippie Norma 🥳🙌🏻🍜 ramen party at your place!! I’m so thrilled to hear that and I’m humbled for your supporting the channel 🎥🔥 hehe the new book is coming soon 😬😬😬 so glad you’re here
You prolly dont give a shit but does any of you know a method to get back into an instagram account?? I somehow forgot my login password. I would love any help you can offer me.
Tip: To make a Szechuan peppercorns substitute use black pepper corns, coriander seed and some lemon zest. Of course you will not get the numbing effect which is my favorite part of Szechuan but at least it gives you that flavor...closest I have found 💖
I love the waltzy piano music as a change. Really makes watching this more enjoyable, and it stands out from the crowd. Also, I can't wait to try this, as this is one of my favorite Chinese dishes ever. Thanks!
The amazing recipes aside, I'm actually amazed by how quickly you listen to your audience, this just makes us feel closer to you as you listen and make adjustments to make your contents more enjoyable.
My shopping list are revolving around your recipes 😂😂😂 I’ve already made the chili 🌶 oil, from your old recipe. You helping me to slowly turn into vegan from vegetarian 🌱 🙏
LAY HO MA!! I hope you’re having a good week and keeping well. Back in the day, mapo tofu was always what I ordered when getting Chinese takeout 😅 it’s just so addictive with a nice bowl of rice. Btw, if you’re new here, welcome! I’m glad you’re here. Pick up your free ebook that has 5 super easy plantbased recipes to help you get started with cooking today www.yeungmancooking.com happy cooking 🥳
I'm not vegan but I hate buying meat from the supermarket so I rarely have it on hand. Your recipes have opened a whole new world to me. Chickpeas have become one of my favorite ingredients to cook with. Always hearty and nutritious, definitely a great meat substitute. Thanks for another amazing recipe!
A healthy non-factory or big agra, farm raised turkey is now hitting the 80 to 100 dollar range to buy, so, yes it is time to find healthy tasty meat free Thanksgiving dinner alternatives and I am sure this dish will start new and tasty traditions for many family get togethers before and after Thanksgiving 💖
I will add my compliments to you chef Yeung, for how you demonstrate your techniques in the video. You are clear, concise and you don't waste time talking and talking and TALKING! It's merely "finely chop garlic", "sauce pan on medium heat", "toast peppercorns 1 minute" and finally..."plate". You leave the informative discussion for the beginning and the end of the video and it does not distract from the actual cooking demonstration. Thank you! The classical music that plays over the video is lovely, not distracting and quite soothing! Might you consider putting the name of the piece at the bottom of the written instructions?
Thanks so much for the great recipe. I made it for dinner tonight, and it was incredibly delicious. I added vegetables (carrots, bok choi, eggplant, and zucchini), and used at least 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar and left out the sugar, because that's how I like it. It was great. I'll definitely be making it again.
I've been trying to find a vegetarian/vegan version of mapo tofu for so long! Can't wait to make this. Also I have to say this video was so beautifully filmed, and the music is so relaxing. 🌼
I've never been able to find a good vegetarian Mapo Tofu recipe until now! Made it a few nights ago and it was a huge hit! The chickpea and mushroom combo instead of pork mince is GENIUS!
This recipe was amazing. I made a few substitutions, begrudgingly, because I wasn't able to find the ingredients : black beans instead of chickpeas, regular kashmiri chilli powder and black pepper powder instead of sichuan peppers. This turned out SO good ! This is going to be a staple in our household. 💃
Wonderful. Really the first time spotting real chinese vegan cooking online. I prefer organic ingredients. Because you use everyday ingredients, all of them are available in most stores for organic food. As soon as I get home today afternoon I'm going to order the book and digital version of the ramen one. Surprisingly free shipping to the Netherlands !!!!!!
Thank-you.You've inspired me for dinner tonight! It looks great and I enjoyed watching you cook as well as the background music. I appreciated the simple and direct instructions.
This dish is the most aromatic, luscious meal ever. I make it once every couple of weeks because it is so very full of flavor and I can't get enough. Thank you for this recipe. It is golden!
Hey Wil, Thanks! This is the best recipe out there. I added a bit of sesame oil and it was nicer with that toasty tone of seasame. I also boil tofu in salt beforehand to make it nicer. Thanks again for your no BS recipes. I like the way you just use one word in frames. Kudos
WOW!! I'm so glad I found your channel! I've been wanting to cook more Vegan but was tired of American Vegan recipes. This is amazing and will satisfy my necessity for asian food!! And I love how simple the recipes are!!
I love mapo tofu. I’ve never used chickpeas as a meat sub. That’s such a great idea that I am definitely trying next time. I would say Sichuan peppercorns are a must and they are pretty easy to find these days. They make the dish for me.
@@lindakachur4862 I did that my first time. Then I asked my Asian market if they could get them. They’ve carried them now for years ever since. Never hurts to ask.
I wish........ you had a little ‘market’ attached to your site, where we could quickly shop for specialty items to complete your fantastic recipes.......
I'm lucky to be living next door to a pretty amazing Asian market. With the stuff I see on this channel, I now walk in there knowing what I'm going to buy, and not just trying random vegetarian items.
Mmmm, just made this. I didn’t have everything, but it is easy to substitute ingredients, and it was still absolutely delicious! Thanks for the lovely recipe and video to show how to make it! I’m pretty sure this is my new favorite thing!
Howdy Wil from Texas here! I hope this note finds you well, healthy and staying safe. I just discovered your vlog today and am so glad RU-vid recommended your channel! Thank you so very much for sharing your easy vegan Mapo Tofu recipe with us. I love mapo tofu but have been disappointed with each order due to the oil soaked dish. I will surely try this recipe. Thank you once again and take good care always.
Thank you for sharing! I’ve winged vegan Mapo tofu before but never really knew what I was doing. The idea to use chick peas is genius. I also found the music in this video a refreshing change. Very much appreciate your recipes.
I feel like I am listening to Buddha. That's how calming he is. Non stick pan. Medium heat. Then his incredibly mouthwatering dishes. His red chilli oil! So lucky I found him. Thank you my friend.
Tried it yesterday, so warming, delicious. My wife liked it too. I had some extra Shimeji mushrooms so I added them too and used soft silken tofu instead of medium firm, was happy with both modifications.
We love watching your videos and preparing your amazing dishes. Your videos are, hands down, the most professional and appealing to watch on You Tube as far as my wife and I are concerned. The classical piano music in the background is a real nice touch. Your knife skills are amazing too. The dishes aren’t too complicated, and are always very flavourful. Thank you so much Wil.
Going to try this, looks great. Been a vegetarian now for almost 6 years with zero animal flesh including seafood, feeling very healthy and fit and I am an old fart at 59.
Definitely gonna try this one. When I lived in China, there was a local place that could do a veggie version for me. The best thing I ate over there though (and indeed in ever in my life) was at a Buddhist temple where they made an amazing pretend roasted spiced pork out of potatoes. So delicious. Can I also request a lo bok salad recipe?
I just tried it out. Luckily, I had all of the ingredients stashed away at home. Tastes amazing! I must admit that the addition of anise really enriches the flavour. I left it on the stove top for the flavours to fully develop and in about 15 minutes will start devouring it! I am planning to use your other recipe to make kimchi this evening, and will appreciate a nice bok choy dish if I find one on your site. Thanks!
This looks amazing! And I just realized I have all those ingredients in my pantry. Definitely going to try making this. Thanks for making a vegan recipe of one of my favorite dishes.
What a lovely person, your videos are a pure pleasure to watch and the recipes look amazing. Additionally, the music for this vid is delightful. I'm a fan, I'll have to buy the book. Non-vegans should note that many of your recipes can be adapted to a carnivore diet.
Never seen a mapo tofu vegan recipe as good as this! Will def give this a try! Not a big fan of mushroom so I'll substitute it with another veg and give it a try!
I had a hunch about using chickpea and glad to have found some validation. Didnt have time to make chili oil or get hold of these peppercorns, but it still turned out great. Thank you for sharing this! Excited to flavor blast this next time after acquiring those 2 ingredients and adding it to my pantry.
Hi Wil, this recipe looks amazing. I’m going to try it tomorrow. I just received your book in the mail a couple of days ago. I’ve read it cover to cover already and looking forward to diving into the delicious recipes. Firstly I have to go get some ingredients I’m missing. I’m heading to Kamloops on Monday to the Asian stores. I love shopping there. Your book is beautiful. Well worth it and something I will treasure. I really enjoy your YT channel and congrats on the milestone RU-vid reward. 😀👍
I never thought of using chick peas and mushrooms as a stand-in for ground beef in this dish. Very interesting! And yeah, good mapo tofu is one of the greatest dishes on the planet. It's unbelievably delicious and addictive.
I used ssamjang instead of doubanjiang! Not sure if I did the mapo tofu justice but it is pretty delicious! Hoping to find doubanjiang soon. Thanks for this recipe!
I LOVE this dish. I’ve made this twice in a row and ate it for lunch and dinner... both days. I’ve also made this vegan ground meat-like base in various other dishes bc it tasted so good in this recipe. Thanks Wil! Gifted the cookbook to my bfs mom and she LOVED it. Keep it up!
Can't believe I'm just now finding your videos! This is my favorite Chinese dish, can't wait to make it at home. Really beautifully shot and calming content :)
Interesting dish indeed! Love the music, which reminds me those times when I was that lad, who kept the whole world in the front pocket of his plaid shirt... ATB, Wil🙏🏻🍀💚
I just made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious!!! This was always one of my favourite dishes at restaurants so I was doing quite the happy dance when I tasted how incredible it is. Thank you Wil. Great recipe!
Chickpeas and shiitakes and tofu- not just one or another, but a trio and I love it! Need to head up to H-Mart for doubanjiang and then I will have everything for this.
I am looking for a vegan/vegetarian version of this this for pretty long time ... I mean I do eat meat but I wanted to offer this dish to my vegan friends ... I will try your version for sure but I am surprised that you dont use rice cooking wine and especially that you dont use 豆豉 and the white part of scallions ... btw. I often add also sichuan pepper corn oil at the end to boost the 麻辣 profile
Can imagine the aroma of this dish....I'm already salivating, lol! And like someone else mentioned here, I would prefer at least a crisp to the tofu - be it at least grilled or air fried!
This dish is intentionally made with softer tofu. It is an international favorite. We should get him to make a “home style tofu “ 家常豆腐 which often uses braised firmer tofu with chew and a bit of crisp!
The tofu in this dish melts in your mouth, kinda like silken tofu. I made it today and it's just delectable. Although, I wish I had gone easier on the Sichuan peppercorns, though. 😅
@@agarwalsushant I can't wait to try it. The cripsy tofu I want is for the kids, these are baby steps to get them vegan. I'll be very cautious with the pepper to make it kid friendly.
Thank you. I stumbled into a great vegan cooking channel. Instructions are concise and to the point. Background music adds to the elegant classiness of overall mood. 🥣🍽🧂
Hi there. Is your Mapo Tofu a very, "hot", as in spicy recipe? Or, is it more just a flavorful recipe? I see it has chili oil and chili powder and the roasted peppercorns. I am one that does not prefer very "hot" foods, as for me, the heat distracts from tasting any other flavors. Thank you for your beautiful food creations!
You can use veggie stock and then any kind of meaty substitutions for the chopped mushrooms. Soy curls or chunks work well if you soak in flavoured broth.
Honestly, nothing can really replace doubanjiang in Mapo Tofu. If you want to make it I highly suggest you try to find it online or in a local asian market.
Note that they often have chili in the sauce so adjust added chili to the recipe accordingly. Be sure to check ingredients bc many brands have msg and or possibly flavorings from meat.
Britta Brand yeah this is traditionally a pretty spicy dish so be careful of those sichuan peppercorns! If you really aren’t into a lot of spice i would use those sparingly or not at all, but they do have a distinct flavor. I hadn’t tried that particular brand of douban Jiang sauce but a review gave the ingredients and it seems to be vegetarian
Skip it, I highly recommend to let your tofu cubes simmer in hot water while you're preparing everything else, makes it slightly firmer and also improves its flavor profile.
We made your chili oil and fried rice yesterday.. WOW! My son said it was the best fried rice he’s ever had. I am PSYCHED to have you thru quarantine round 2!!😍👏✨
😭stop already!!! I’m so hungry 😋 Oh I’m so glad u are not selling on Amazon! They are so seductive to both sellers and buyers, but they control everything. We need to take back our power and support individuals and small businesses. Such integrity. 🥰
Tomorrow I will make it. I miss doubanjiang so I have to go to chinesse store. I ordered Sichuan peppercorns from Amazon for few $. Other ingredients I have always at home. Thank you for this recipe.Always when I make anything from you people from our group Vegetarians and Vegan asked for recipe.
I find your channel this morning, and, I really like it and enjoy all of your recipes!!! I would try it all! Greetings from Puerto Rico, a small island in the Caribbean.
40 year plus high end NYC chef here....I always balk at so many youtube" chefies "....Wil Yeung is one of the best I've seen - no nonsense. Love the unembelished directions Not full of all the blather, selfie, meme, here yourself talk crap that infects so many. Bravo. Moving towards vegan...My last over the top meat meal was a lamb, pork, goose and sausage cassoulet for my wedding to my partner of 33 years on New Years day. What a way to go...!!! Anyway thanks Yeung...will be looking to you for no nonsense videos...
