Chef Maximilian Hines’ Mapo Tofu Frito Pie Recipe

If you’re looking for a twist on your childhood favorites, check out this Mapo Tofu Frito Pie recipe.

This recipe comes from Chef Maximilian Hines, the mind behind the chef collective Stolen Goods . The Frito pie has been featured at Stolen Goods’ “The Last Rangoon” and “Double Dragon” pop-up dinners, and is an amalgamation of Hines’ love for Sichuan cuisine, bolognese, Cincinnati-style chili and Frito pies.

“It’s kind of the epitome of a ‘Stolen Goods’ dish, as it shows technique, nostalgia, something new, and really how no one can really claim they ‘own’ a cuisine,” Hines said. “Food in itself is all about how we influence each other and cook with what we have on hand.”

This recipe feeds 20 and is great for your football season get togethers. You’ll find the full recipe below.

Mapo Tofu Frito Pie Recipe:

Ingredients:

Mapo Tofu Base:

• 1 lb trumpet mushrooms, buzzed
• 3 Tbs sesame oil
• 1 cup soy
• 1.5 cup Doubojang
• 1 cup tomato paste
• 9 cups water

Frito Pie:

• 5 lbs impossible meat
• 12 oz tofu base
• 368 grams Gochujang
• 210 grams Doujugang
• 50 grams garlic, minced
• 48 oz Dark Lager
• .25 cup ginger juice
• 1 cup water
• 2 ea firm tofu, diced medium
• .25 cup blend oil

Garnish:

• 1 pack finely shredded cheddar
• 1 bunch green onions cut on bias
• 1 jar favorite chili crisp
• 1 bag Frito chips

Directions:

Mapo Tofu Base:

1. Sweat mushrooms.
2. Add remaining ingredients and stir.
3. Add 9 cups cold water.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Cut off and let steep.

Mapo Tofu Frito Pie:

1. Cook oil on medium high heat to the smoking point.
2. Add impossible meat, searing and chopping down to the consistency of ground meat.
3. Add garlic, gochujang, and doujugang and heat together for about 5 minutes stirring constantly.
4. Add all liquid ingredients and braise for 15-20 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
5. Add tofu and allow to cook for an additional 5 minutes.

To Plate:

1. Add a layer of frito chips on your plate. Ladle the mapo tofu braise on top of the chips.
2. Garnish with a healthy amount of cheddar cheese, green onions, and top with chilli crisp.
3. For a heartier rendition, swap out fritos for lo mein noodles as the base, and top with fritos as well to garnish.

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