Anime Food Re-creation: Angel Beats! Super Spicy Mapo Tofu

Hello, Adventurers! Today, I bring another anime food re-creation! It's the Super Spicy Mapo Tofu from Angel Beats!

Angel Beats! - Super Spicy Mapo Tofu

The anime described the Super Spicy Mapo Tofu as having a huge spicy kick and then having a complex, flavorful aftertaste. My version has more of a spiciness that builds up, but it's still pretty flavorful.

Real Life Anime Food: Super Spicy Mapo Tofu

I kept things simple and used a premade Mapo Tofu Sauce, but you can always make the sauce from scratch.

Mapo Tofu Sauce

I started with a "Mild" sauce because my brother doesn't like spicy food. I separated some of the sauce and tofu for him before making a super spicy version for myself. The recipe is for the full tofu and sauce packet though. Feel free to start with the "Hot" version of the sauce and adjust the spices to your liking!

ANGEL BEATS! - SUPER SPICY MAPO TOFU

Ingredients
1 (12.3 oz) block firm tofu, cut into ½-inch cubes
1 packet House Foods Chinese Mapo Tofu Sauce (at desired spiciness level)
1 ½ Tbsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp chili oil with chili pepper flakes
1 tsp crushed Sichuan chili pepper
1 green onion, chopped into green rings

Directions

1. Heat Mapo Tofu Sauce in a skillet
2. Add cayenne pepper, chili oil with chili pepper flakes, and Sichuan chili pepper and bring to a simmer
3. Gently stir in chopped tofu and bring to a simmer
4. Garnish with green onion
5. Serve with rice or eat straight up like in the anime!