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Vegetarian Mapo Tofu

Vegetarian mapo tofu has all of the dazzling mala umami of the original and is really easy to put together. I’ll teach you the secrets to make your dish an absolute flavor bomb that you’ll want to devour again and again.

Maggie Zhu

Modern Chinese Recipes with Maggie Zhu

Maggie Zhu was born and raised in Beijing and is now based in New York City. She is a recipe developer with over a decade of experience. Since 2013, she has been sharing Chinese recipes that help home cooks create authentic tasting dishes. She is currently an Editor in Residence at America’s Test Kitchen.

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A bowl of gyudon with thinly sliced beef and onions simmered in savory sauce served over steamed rice, with small dishes of scallions, shichimi togarashi, and a raw egg beside it. Beginner-Friendly
Main Dishes

Gyudon (Japanese Beef Rice Bowl)

My gyudon recipe shows you all the tips to create a hearty Japanese beef rice bowl with tender beef and a savory sweet broth full of umami. It’s easy to put together and tastes even better the next day.

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